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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cairnryan is to car ferry which costs £40 - £180 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cairnryan is to car ferry which takes 2h 31m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Elder Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cairnryan?

The distance between Belfast and Cairnryan is 53 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Cairnryan without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 31m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Belfast to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cairnryan bus from?

Belfast to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 200+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Belfast to Cairnryan - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Cairnryan by car ferry, busferry, bus, train, or ferry

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 31m
£43–176
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbour1 Gc->Lr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3h 55m
£33–231
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
8h 7m

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Distance: 52.3 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Belfast, 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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