What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Strangford Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Adelaide Street and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portaferry?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portaferry is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Portaferry without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 9h 43m and costs £130 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portaferry bus from?

Edinburgh to Portaferry bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portaferry bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portaferry bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 146+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Edinburgh to Portaferry - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry by plane, bus, train, car ferry, taxi, car, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 18m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portaferrycar
5h 29m
£66–99
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferrytaxi
9h 43m
£139–237
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 54m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 47m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 57m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus
6h 32m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus 10
10h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry via Downpatrick Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 1m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus 10
11h 16m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portaferry.

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Distance: 175.1 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portaferry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Portaferry. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Queens Square, walk to Laganside Buscentre, then take the bus to Portaferry Square. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie, take the line 923 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Portaferry.

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