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How to get fromBelfast to English Channelby car ferry, unknown, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to English Channel by car ferry, unknown, ferry, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, travel

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    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Walk from Cairnryan to English Channelunknown unknown
    4h 28m

  2. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry ferry
    2. Walk from Cairnryan to English Channelunknown unknown
    5h 49m

  3. Car ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Mill on the Fleetbus bus 500
    3. Walk from Mill on the Fleet to English Channelunknown unknown
    7h 34m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and English Channel?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to English Channel. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then travel to English Channel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanyon Place to English Channel via Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 5h 49m.

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