Strangford ferry timetable
You can get details of when the Strangford ferry sails between Portaferry and Strangford in County Down below.
SMS text message alert service
Passengers can register to receive SMS text message service updates. You can:
Please note that the Strangford ferry online ticket service maybe unavailable on Sunday 20th May 2012 from 20:00 to 23:00
- Text 'FERRY' to 66101 to register
- Text 'STOP' to 66101 to stop
Text messages are free in the UK.
From Strangford
Departs on the hour and on the half hour.
| Days | First Sailing | Last Sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 7:30am | 10:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am | 11:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am | 10:30pm |
From Portaferry
Departs on the quarter past and quarter to the hour
| Days | First Sailing | Last Sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 7:45am | 10:45pm |
| Saturday | 8:15am | 11:15pm |
| Sunday | 9:45am | 10:45pm |
Sailing every day of the year except Christmas Day.
Days with different services
- Christmas Eve - last sailing from Strangford 9.30 pm; last sailing from Portaferry 9.45 pm
- Boxing Day - Sunday service operates
- New Year's Day - Sunday service operates
Please note that the Strangford ferry online ticket service maybe unavailable on Sunday 20th May 2012 from 20:00 to 23:00
Alternative methods for buying tickets
Tickets are also available
- by telephone (028 4488 1637)
- in person by calling at the ferry terminal during the hours 9.00 am to 12.30 pm and 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday
1 The Slip
Strangford
County Down
BT30 7NE
- You can also buy 20-journey books at Rathkeltair House, Market Street, Downpatrick. The hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (cash or cheque sales only)
Market Street
Downpatrick
County Down
BT30 6AJ
If you require any further information on the Ferry Service, please contact the Ferry Terminal:
Telephone: 028 4488 1637
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