There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Southerness by car ferry, car, bus, train, 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- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
- Drive from Cairnryan to Southernesscar
4h 11m£26–69Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmarybus 500
9h 57mCar ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain
10h 47m£89–355Bus and ferry, train
- Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
10h 12mBus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus X74
10h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Southerness is to car ferry and drive which costs £26 - £70 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Southerness is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £26 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Southerness. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Holiday Village via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Belfast and Southerness is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Belfast to Southerness without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 9h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Belfast to Southerness, including transfers.
Belfast to Southerness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
Belfast to Southerness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
There are 397+ hotels available in Southerness.
What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Southerness, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Belfast to Southerness. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Southerness. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Holiday Village via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, and Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary in around 9h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Auchinleck to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- 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/
Busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesands
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- 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
- £7–36
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- £36
- Car Passenger
- £149
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–220
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Passenger Standard
- £25–45
- Passenger Car
- £130–220
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide






















