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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan Port to Belfast is to car ferry and train which costs £30 - £230 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan Port to Belfast is to car ferry which takes 2h 27m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan Port and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan Port to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan Port and Belfast?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan Port to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Cairnryan Port to Belfast?

The distance between Cairnryan Port and Belfast is 61 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan Port to Belfast without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 27m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Cairnryan Port to Belfast, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Cairnryan Port to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

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

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 27m
£75–284
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
3h 22m
£32–230
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4h 6m

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Distance: 61 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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