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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Cairnryan to English Channelunknown unknown
    5h 49m

  2. Car ferry, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Walk from Cairnryan to English Channelunknown unknown
    4h 20m

  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 49m

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  • Distance: 121.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to English Channel. However, you can take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then travel to English Channel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast to English Channel via Larne and Cairnryan in around 4h 20m.

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