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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour is to bus and ferry which costs £7 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour is to car ferry via Larne which takes 2h 29m and costs £120 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Belfast Harbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Catalyst Inc via Wellington Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Belfast Harbour?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour?

The distance between Cairnryan and Belfast Harbour is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour without a car is to car ferry via Larne which takes 2h 29m and costs £120 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast Harbour?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Belfast Harbour.

Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour - 4 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

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

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Car ferry via Larne
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 29m
£125–349
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3h 36m
£6
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3h 34m
£36–55
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to York Streettrain Re / ...
3h 35m
£41–242

Cairnryan to Belfast Harbour by busferry, foot, and bus

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Distance: 61.8 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Belfast Harbour, 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. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 3h.

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