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

The cheapest way to get from Portaferry to Cork is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portaferry to Cork is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Portaferry and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Portaferry to Cork. However, there are services departing from Portaferry Square and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Europa Bus Centre and Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Portaferry to Cork?

The distance between Portaferry and Cork is 494 km. The road distance is 446.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Portaferry to Cork without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 34m and costs €110 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Portaferry to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portaferry to Cork bus from?

Portaferry to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Portaferry Square station.

Where does the Portaferry to Cork bus arrive?

Portaferry to Cork bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Square West station.

Can I drive from Portaferry to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Portaferry to Cork is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Portaferry to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 279+ hotels available in Cork.

Portaferry to Cork - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Portaferry to Cork by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Portaferry to Belfast Great Centraltaxi
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
6h 34m
€112–146
Drive 446.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Portaferry to Corkcar 446.5 km
4h 59m
€78–113
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Donegall Square Westbus 10
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
8h 9m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Laganside Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
8h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Donegall Square Westbus 10
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
8h 35m
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
9h 40m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 55mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portaferry to Cork.

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Distance: 493.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Portaferry, Northern Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portaferry Square to Cork Alfred Street via Donegall Square West, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Aston Quay in around 8h 9m.

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