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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee is to bus and ferry and line 7 bus which costs £15 - £17 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Donaghadee?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Donaghadee. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at The Parade via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Wellington Place and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Donaghadee?

The distance between Portpatrick and Donaghadee is 90 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee without a car is to car ferry and train and line 7 bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £95 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Donaghadee bus from?

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

Where does the Portpatrick to Donaghadee bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donaghadee?

There are 234+ hotels available in Donaghadee.

Portpatrick to Donaghadee - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee by car ferry, car, train, bus, or busferry

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Donaghadeecar
3h 15m
£37–239
Bus and ferry, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Paradebus 507 / ...
7h 53m
£16–17
Car ferry, train, line 7 bus
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to The Paradebus 507 / ...
5h 48m
£95–305
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
5h 49m
£101–314

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Distance: 89.6 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Donaghadee. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Donaghadee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portpatrick to The Parade via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Lanyon Place, and Lanyon Place in around 5h 48m.

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