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How to get fromBelfast to Whithornby car ferry, car, busferry, bus, train, ferry or taxi

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Whithorncar
    3h 22m
    £39–175

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Dashwood Squarebus359
    9h 53m

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain0
    2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Whithorntaxi
    4h 42m
    £103–321

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to The Grapesbus416
    5h 20m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Whithorn. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Whithorn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to The Grapes via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Henrietta Street, and Dashwood Square in around 9h 53m.

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