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How to get fromBelfast to Ailsa Craigby car ferry, unknown, busferry, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Ailsa Craig by car ferry, unknown, busferry, bus, or train

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  1. Car ferry, travel

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    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Walk from Bennane Head Access Path to Ailsa Craigunknown
    5h 19m

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    3. Walk from Henrietta Street to Ailsa Craigunknown
    6h 38m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain1 Gc->Lr / ...
    2. Walk from Larne Town to Ailsa Craigunknown
    2h 5m

  4. Line 256 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Circular Roadbus256 / ...
    2. Walk from Circular Road to Ailsa Craigunknown
    2h 6m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ailsa Craig, South Ayrshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ailsa Craig. However, you can take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the line 358 bus to Bennane Head Access Path, then travel to Ailsa Craig. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ailsa Craig via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 6h 38m.

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