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

The cheapest way to get from Portaferry to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portaferry to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 38m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Portaferry and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Portaferry to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Portaferry Square and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Portaferry to Edinburgh?

The distance between Portaferry and Edinburgh is 175 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portaferry to Edinburgh without a car is to taxi and car ferry and train which takes 8h 34m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Portaferry to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portaferry to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Portaferry to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Laganside Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 22m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Portaferry to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 38m
£67–101
Taxi, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Portaferry to Belfasttaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 34m
£142–238
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Donegall Square Westbus 10
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 43m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Donegall Square Westbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 1m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Laganside Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 5m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Donegall Square Westbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 44m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Donegall Square Westbus 10
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
9h 55m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Donegall Square Westbus 10
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Portaferry Square to Donegall Square Westbus 10
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
10h 15m

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

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Distance: 174.2 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

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

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