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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcolm is to car ferry which costs £30 - £170 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Kirkcolm is to car ferry which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Kirkcolm?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Kirkcolm. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Post Office via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Belfast to Kirkcolm?

The distance between Belfast and Kirkcolm is 66 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Kirkcolm without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Belfast to Kirkcolm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Kirkcolm bus from?

Belfast to Kirkcolm bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast to Kirkcolm bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kirkcolm?

There are 193+ hotels available in Kirkcolm.

Belfast to Kirkcolm - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Kirkcolm 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 52m
£34–167
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 18m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbour1 Gc->Lr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
4h 13m
£60–266
Train, ferry via Belfast Grand Central
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbour0
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
4h 23m
£60–266

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 65.4 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kirkcolm, 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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