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How to get fromBelfast to Isle of Whithornby car ferry, car, train, bus, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn by car ferry, car, train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Isle of Whithorncar car
    3h 18m
    £39–241

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    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 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Harbourbus bus 416
    6h 4m

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Stance 1bus bus 359
    4. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Harbourbus bus 415
    10h 22m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Isle of Whithorn, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Isle of Whithorn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Harbour via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 4m.

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