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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £270 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Portaferry is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £270.

How far is it from Scotland to Portaferry?

The distance between Scotland and Portaferry is 162 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Portaferry without a car is to Bus and car ferry which takes 8h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Scotland to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 154+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Scotland to Portaferry - 10 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Portaferry by bus, car ferry, train, taxi, car, plane, 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, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
8h 4m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portaferrycar
4h 45m
£57–268
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferrytaxi
8h 46m
£117–207
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 18m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Portaferry Squarebus 10
8h 50m
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Portaferry Squarebus
4h 57m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 31m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 47m
Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 10m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Portaferry Squarebus
5h 48m

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

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56 minAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scotland to Portaferry.

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Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Portaferry. However, you can take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Craigantlet Buildings, then take the line 10 bus to Portaferry Square. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Portaferry.

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