What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo is to car ferry which costs £45 - £180 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo is to car ferry which takes 2h 24m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Belfast Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Belfast Zoo via Donegall Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo?

The distance between Cairnryan and Belfast Zoo is 53 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 24m and costs £45 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo bus from?

Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

What is the time difference between Cairnryan and Belfast Zoo?

Belfast Zoo is 1h ahead of Cairnryan. It is currently 11:54 PM in Cairnryan and 12:54 AM in Belfast Zoo.

Where can I stay near Belfast Zoo?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Belfast Zoo.

Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Cairnryan to Belfast Zoo by car ferry 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
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2h 24m
£46–171
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3h 41m

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Distance: 52.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–160 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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