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How to get fromBelfast to Annanby busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Annan by busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Annantrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    8h 26m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Annancar car
    4h 6m
    £52–263

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Annantrain train
    9h 14m
    £123–391

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    9h 3m

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    10h 29m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Annan. However, you can take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 43 bus to Well Road, walk to Auchinleck, then take the train to Annan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Annan via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, and Kilmarnock in around 9h 14m.

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