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How to get fromBelfast to West Kilbrideby car ferry, car, busferry, bus, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to West Kilbride by car ferry, car, busferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to West Kilbridecar car
    3h 49m
    £47–253

  2. 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 Manse Roadbus bus 585
    7h 7m

  3. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbridetrain train
    3h 56m
    £55–161

  4. Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to West Kilbridetrain train
    4h 26m
    £51–131

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain train
    4h 55m
    £55–152

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to West Kilbridetrain train
    5h 25m
    £52–137

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 130 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to West Kilbride. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to West Kilbride. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Manse Road via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 7h 7m.

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