What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan is to car ferry which costs £40 - £180 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan is to car ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Zoo and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Belfast Zoo and arriving at Old Pier via Upper Queen Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Elder Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan?

The distance between Belfast Zoo and Cairnryan is 53 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs £40 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan bus from?

Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 199+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Belfast Zoo to Cairnryan by car ferry, busferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2h 32m
£44–176
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
9h 44m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 52.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Belfast Zoo, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–160 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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