The average bus between Galway and Portaferry takes 8h 38m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway to Portaferry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Galway and Portaferry. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Galway is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Portaferry at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport T1 and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Galway to Portaferry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Portaferry station via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Galway to Portaferry bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Portaferry bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.
The distance between Galway and Portaferry is 260.8 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Strangford Square via Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Stand 22, and Downpatrick Bus Station in around 7h 52m.