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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Portaferry is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Portaferry is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Strangford Square via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Adelaide Street and Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Portaferry?

The distance between Stranraer and Portaferry is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Portaferry without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Stranraer to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Portaferry bus from?

Stranraer to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Stranraer to Portaferry bus arrive?

Stranraer to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 147+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Stranraer to Portaferry - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, car

There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Portaferry by car ferry, car, busferry, taxi, or bus

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Portaferrycar
3h 14m
£39–60
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
6h 49m
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferrytaxi
4h 18m
£97–128
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Short Strand to Portaferry Squarebus 10
6h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Portaferry.

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Distance: 86.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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