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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Port is to car ferry which costs £13 - £40 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Port is to car ferry which takes 2h 22m and costs £13 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Belfast Port?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Belfast Stena Line Terminus. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Belfast Port?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Belfast. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Belfast Port?

The distance between Cairnryan and Belfast Port is 48 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Cairnryan to Belfast Port?

Book your Cairnryan to Belfast Port ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Port without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 22m and costs £13 - £40.

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

The car ferry from Cairnryan to Port Of Belfast takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs four times a day.

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

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Belfast Port bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where can I stay near Belfast Port?

There are 1288+ hotels available in Belfast Port.

Cairnryan to Belfast Port - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Port by car ferry or busferry

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1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2h 22m
£13–36
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1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast Stena Line Terminusbusferry 923
2h 35m

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Distance: 47.6 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–36 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast Stena Line Terminus 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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