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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cairnryan Port is to train and car ferry which costs £30 - £240 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cairnryan Port is to car ferry which takes 2h 26m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cairnryan Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct ferry between Belfast and Cairnryan Port?

No, there is no direct ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Larne and arriving at Cairnryan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cairnryan Port?

The distance between Belfast and Cairnryan Port is 61 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Cairnryan Port without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 26m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Belfast to Cairnryan Port, including transfers.

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

Belfast to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Cairnryan Port bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cairnryan Port?

There are 219+ hotels available in Cairnryan Port.

Belfast to Cairnryan Port - 3 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Cairnryan Port by car ferry, busferry, bus, or train

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 26m
£78–283
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3h 55m
£33–231
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre 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 / ...
8h 9m

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Distance: 61 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between 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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