What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £250 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Giant's Causeway?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Giants Causeway via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway?

The distance between Portpatrick and Giant's Causeway is 101 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 37m and costs £70 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway bus from?

Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Giant's Causeway?

There are 865+ hotels available in Giant's Causeway.

Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway by car ferry, car, train, busferry, or bus

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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 Giant's Causewaycar
3h 24m
£40–242
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain Re / ...
6h 37m
£72–281
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causewaybus 221
8h 18m

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Distance: 100.9 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Giant's Causeway. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Giant's Causeway. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portpatrick to Giants Causeway via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, York Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 37m.

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