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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £230 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 38m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Strangford Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Adelaide Street and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Perth to Portaferry?

The distance between Perth and Portaferry is 208 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Portaferry without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 10h 5m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Perth to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Portaferry bus from?

Perth to Portaferry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Portaferry bus arrive?

Perth to Portaferry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 148+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Perth to Portaferry - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Portaferry by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
5h 35m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Portaferry
5h 38m
£71–221
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
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
10h 5m
£132–296
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 18m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Portaferry Square
6h 21m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
6h 54m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square
7h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry via Downpatrick Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 8m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square10
11h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Portaferry Square10
11h 33m

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

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55 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Portaferry. However, you can take the bus to 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 Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Portaferry.

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