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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast is to bus and ferry which costs £4 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast is to car ferry which takes 2h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan Harbour and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan Harbour and Belfast?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Belfast via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast?

The distance between Cairnryan Harbour and Belfast is 52 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast, including transfers.

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

Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast bus arrive?

Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2h 30m
£45–67
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3h
£4
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
3h 30m
£32–230

Cairnryan Harbour to Belfast by busferry

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Distance: 52.1 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 3h.

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