What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Ryan to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Ryan to Belfast is to bus and ferry which costs £4 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Ryan to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Loch Ryan to Belfast is to car ferry which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Ryan and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct ferry between Loch Ryan and Belfast?

No, there is no direct ferry from Loch Ryan to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Belfast via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Loch Ryan to Belfast?

The distance between Loch Ryan and Belfast is 53 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Ryan to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Ryan to Belfast without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Loch Ryan to Belfast?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Loch Ryan to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Ryan to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Loch Ryan to Belfast bus arrive?

Loch Ryan to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1236+ hotels available in Belfast.

Loch Ryan to Belfast - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Loch Ryan to Belfast by car ferry or busferry

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2h 48m
£45–67
Bus and ferry
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1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3h 19m
£4

Loch Ryan to Belfast by foot and busferry

21Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.8 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Loch Ryan, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–36 and the journey takes 2h 22m. 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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