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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Isle of Cumbraeby plane, train, ferry, busferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Isle of Cumbrae by plane, train, ferry, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport, train, ferry

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 45m
    £60–165

  2. Fly from Belfast International Airport, train, ferry

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 15m
    £56–145

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 585
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    7h 59m

  4. Fly from City Of Derry Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LDY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h
    £97–224

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Courtbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm7
    8h 47m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Largs, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Woodlands Street via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Main Street, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 7h 59m.

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