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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Portaferry is to car ferry which costs £55 - £85 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 4m and costs £90 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Strangford Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Adelaide Street and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Portaferry?

The distance between Liverpool and Portaferry is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Portaferry without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 21m and costs £55 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Liverpool to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Portaferry bus from?

Liverpool to Portaferry bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Portaferry bus arrive?

Liverpool to Portaferry bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 146+ hotels available in Portaferry.

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

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

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

Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
5h 37m
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
7h 29m
£42–182
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
10h 21m
£58–85
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferry
12h 43m
£149–305
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 43m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
5h 9m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
6h 2m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
6h 31m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
7h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portaferry
7h 4m
£92–142

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

23Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Portaferry.

Launch map view

Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Portaferry, Northern Ireland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.