What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Newton Stewart?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Newton Stewart is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £180 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Newton Stewart?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Newton Stewart is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Newton Stewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Newton Stewart. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Dashwood Square via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Belfast to Newton Stewart?

The distance between Belfast and Newton Stewart is 81 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Newton Stewart without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Newton Stewart without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Newton Stewart?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Belfast to Newton Stewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Newton Stewart bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Newton Stewart bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Newton Stewart?

There are 340+ hotels available in Newton Stewart.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Newton Stewart by car ferry, car, bus, train, ferry, taxi, or busferry

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, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
3h 7m
£38–173
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dashwood Square416
7h 27m
Train, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbour0
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewart
4h 28m
£88–301
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Square359
8h 34m

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Distance: 80.9 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Newton Stewart, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Newton Stewart. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Newton Stewart. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Dashwood Square via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 27m.

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