What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station is to car ferry which costs £14 - £40 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station is to car ferry via Larne which takes 2h 28m and costs £75 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Belfast Central Station?

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 and Belfast Central Station?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station?

The distance between Cairnryan and Belfast Central Station is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station without a car is to car ferry via Larne which takes 2h 28m and costs £75 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast Central Station?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Belfast Central Station.

Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Central Station by car ferry, busferry, or train

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Car ferry via Larne
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 28m
£75–284
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3h 54m
£14–40
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3h 18m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
3h 23m
£32–230

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Distance: 61.3 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Belfast Central Station, 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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