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How to get fromCastle Douglas to Belfastby car, car ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Castle Douglas to Belfast by car, car ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Castle Douglas to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3h 34m
    £44–249

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Park to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train Re
    6h 15m

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Royal Bank to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    7h 2m

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  • Distance: 118.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Castle Douglas, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Castle Douglas to Belfast. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park to Belfast Lanyon Place via Port Rodie, Cairnryan, Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 6h 15m.

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