What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port is to car ferry which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port is to car ferry via Larne which takes 2h 27m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Port and Cairnryan Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Belfast Stena Line Terminus and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct ferry between Belfast Port and Cairnryan Port?

No, there is no direct ferry from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Larne and arriving at Cairnryan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port?

The distance between Belfast Port and Cairnryan Port is 61 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port without a car is to car ferry via Larne which takes 2h 27m and costs £70 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port bus from?

Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port bus arrive?

Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan Port?

There are 220+ hotels available in Cairnryan Port.

Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port - 3 ways to travel via car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port by 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.

Car ferry via Larne
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 27m
£74–278
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3h 26m
£16–39
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus 360 / ...
6h 59m

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Map of how to get from Belfast Port to Cairnryan Port.

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

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

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