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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Sandhead is to car ferry which costs £30 - £170 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Sandhead is to car ferry which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Sandhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Sandhead. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bowling Club via Ayr Bus Station, Elder Avenue and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Belfast to Sandhead?

The distance between Belfast and Sandhead is 67 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Sandhead without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Belfast to Sandhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Sandhead bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Sandhead bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sandhead?

There are 192+ hotels available in Sandhead.

Belfast to Sandhead - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Sandhead 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 53m
£34–168
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Port Rodie358 / ...
9h 41m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbour1 Gc->Lr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
4h 13m
£63–271

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Distance: 66.9 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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