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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £160 and takes 7h 7m.

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 7m and costs £95 - £160.

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 Portaferry Square via Manchester Airport The Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square West and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Portaferry?

The distance between Liverpool and Portaferry is 195 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 22m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 Manchester Airport The Station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 150+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Liverpool to Portaferry - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 7m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
10h 22m
£55–219
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferrytaxi
13h 33m
£169–382
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Portaferry Squarebus 10
17h 56m
Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 41m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Portaferry Squarebus
6h 16m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Squarebus
6h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portaferrycar
7h 7m
£97–152

Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Portaferry.

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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 £36–200 and the journey takes 8h.

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