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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Southerness is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £190 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Southerness is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Southerness?

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 8m.

How far is it from Belfast to Southerness?

The distance between Belfast and Southerness is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Southerness without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 9h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Belfast to Southerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Southerness bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Southerness bus arrive?

Belfast to Southerness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Southerness?

There are 381+ hotels available in Southerness.

Belfast to Southerness - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Southerness by car ferry, car, bus, ferry, 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
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Southerness
4h 11m
£49–189
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
9h 30m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries
10h 47m
£91–324
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsX74
10h 8m
Bus and ferry, bus via New Cumnock
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary school43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Whitesands246
10h 47m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Southerness.

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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, Dumfries station, and DG One A in around 9h 30m.

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