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How to get fromGroomsport to Portpatrickby car, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Groomsport to Portpatrick by car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Groomsport to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 9m
    £37–238

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    5h 56m
    £93–310

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 54m
    £101–149

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  • Distance: 87.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Groomsport, Northern Ireland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan 4 times a day. Tickets cost £12–36 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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