What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan is to car ferry which costs £40 - £70 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan is to car ferry which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Loch Ryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Loch Ryan. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Belfast to Loch Ryan?

The distance between Belfast and Loch Ryan is 53 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Loch Ryan without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Loch Ryan bus from?

Belfast to Loch Ryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Loch Ryan bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Loch Ryan?

There are 182+ hotels available in Loch Ryan.

Belfast to Loch Ryan - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, bus and ferry, and Bus

There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan 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 49m
£43–66
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 54m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Loch Ryan.

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Loch Ryan, Scotland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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