What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cairn Gorm?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cairn Gorm is to car ferry and drive which costs £85 - £250 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Cairn Gorm?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cairn Gorm is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 47m and costs £85 - £250.

How far is it from Belfast to Cairn Gorm?

The distance between Belfast and Cairn Gorm is 324 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Cairn Gorm without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Cairn Gorm without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 9m and costs £100 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Cairn Gorm?

It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Belfast to Cairn Gorm, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairn Gorm?

There are 445+ hotels available in Cairn Gorm.

Belfast to Cairn Gorm - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Cairn Gorm by ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
12h 9m
£108–372
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cairn Gorm
6h 47m
£86–242

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 322.1 mi
Duration: 12h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cairn Gorm. 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 Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Perth, take the train to Aviemore, then take the taxi to Cairn Gorm. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast to Cairn Gorm via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 6h 47m.

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