There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn by car ferry, car, busferry, or bus
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
- Drive from Cairnryan to Isle of Whithorn
3h 25m£40–176Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square359
- Take the bus from Dashwood Square to Main Street415
10h 16mCar ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Main Street416
5h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £180 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Main Street via Ayr Bus Station, Henrietta Street and Dashwood Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Belfast and Isle of Whithorn is 91 miles.
The best way to get from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn, including transfers.
Belfast to Isle of Whithorn bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
Belfast to Isle of Whithorn bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.
There are 190+ hotels available in Isle of Whithorn.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Isle of Whithorn, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Belfast to Isle of Whithorn. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Isle of Whithorn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Main Street via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Henrietta Street, and Dashwood Square in around 10h 16m.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- contact@dumgal.gov.uk
- 030 33 33 3000
- Website
- dumgal.gov.uk
Bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- DGC Buses
Bus from Dashwood Square to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DGC Buses
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- DGC Buses
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–160
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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