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How to get fromBelfast to Wigtownby car ferry, car, train, bus, busferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Wigtown by car ferry, car, train, bus, busferry, or taxi

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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 Wigtowncar car
    3h 5m
    £38–239

  2. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Hole-in-the-Wallbus bus 500
    7h 5m

  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
    9h 18m

  4. Train, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Wigtowntaxi taxi
    4h 34m
    £93–306

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 90.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Wigtown. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Wigtown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Park via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Hole-in-the-Wall, and Hole-in-the-wall in around 7h 5m.

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