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How to get fromBelfast to Ardfernby ferry, train, car, busferry, bus, car ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Ardfern by ferry, train, car, busferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    4. Drive from Gourock to Ardferncar
    10h 28m
    £105–329

  2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBHD - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
    7h 5m
    £49–167

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotelbus926
    11h 32m

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ardferncar
    5h 58m
    £71–227

  5. Car ferry, Bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
    12h 53m

  6. Fly from Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBFS - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotelbus
    7h 45m
    £49–127

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ardfern. However, you can take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, take the taxi to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Gourock, then drive to Ardfern. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Craignish Primary School via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Argyll Arms Hotel in around 11h 32m.

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