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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cairnryan Stena Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cairnryan Stena Terminal. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cairnryan Stena Terminal?

The distance between Belfast and Cairnryan Stena Terminal is 53 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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 Stena Terminal?

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

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cairnryan Stena Terminal bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Cairnryan Stena Terminal bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cairnryan Stena Terminal?

There are 196+ hotels available in Cairnryan Stena Terminal.

Belfast to Cairnryan Stena Terminal - 2 ways to travel via car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 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 31m
£43–176
Bus and ferry, Bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
7h 35m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 52.3 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan Stena Terminal, 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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