Rome2Rio

How to get fromBangor to Portpatrickby car, car ferry, busferry, or bus

Find Transport to Portpatrick

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Bangor to Portpatrick by car, car ferry, busferry, 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.

  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Bangor to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 4m
    £37–237

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 1m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bangor to Portpatrick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Bangor to Portpatrick. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Portpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Post Office via Laganside Bus Station, T & G Transport House, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 1m.

Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides