What is the cheapest way to get from Ballantrae to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Ballantrae to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £30 - £240 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballantrae to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Ballantrae to Belfast is to car ferry which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Ballantrae and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballantrae to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Arrol Avenue and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ballantrae and Belfast?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ballantrae to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Ballantrae to Belfast?

The distance between Ballantrae and Belfast is 74 miles.

How do I travel from Ballantrae to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Ballantrae to Belfast without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ballantrae to Belfast?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ballantrae to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballantrae to Belfast bus from?

Ballantrae to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Ballantrae to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1288+ hotels available in Belfast.

Ballantrae to Belfast - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ballantrae to Belfast by car ferry or busferry

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Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 45m
£33–233
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4h 18m

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Distance: 73.6 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Ballantrae, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, 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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