What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Bangor?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Bangor is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £240 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Bangor?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Bangor is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Bangor?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Bangor?

The distance between Portpatrick and Bangor is 86 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to Bangor without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Bangor without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portpatrick to Bangor?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Portpatrick to Bangor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Bangor bus from?

Portpatrick to Bangor bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Bangor bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Bangor bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Bangor?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Bangor.

Portpatrick to Bangor - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Bangorcar
3h 5m
£36–237
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
6h 34m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
4h 26m
£67–274

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Distance: 85.2 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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