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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo is to bus and ferry which costs £8 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo is to car ferry which takes 2h 22m and costs £100 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Belfast Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Belfast Zoo via Donegall Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Belfast Zoo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo?

The distance between Cairnryan and Belfast Zoo is 55 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 22m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast Zoo?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Belfast Zoo.

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

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 22m
£105–314
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3h 39m
£7
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to York Streettrain Re / ...
3h 59m
£36–234

Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo by busferry, foot, and bus

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.9 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Belfast Zoo, 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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