What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead is to car ferry which costs £45 - £250 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead is to car ferry which takes 2h 16m and costs £45 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Whitehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Whitehead. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Cable Road via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Whitehead?

The distance between Cairnryan and Whitehead is 48 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Whitehead without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 16m and costs £45 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Whitehead bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Whitehead bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Whitehead?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Whitehead.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead by car ferry, busferry, or bus

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 Larnecarferry
2h 16m
£49–248
Bus and ferry, line 563 bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from High Street to Cable Roadbus 263 / ...
5h 12m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Whitehead.

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Distance: 47.9 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Whitehead, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h.

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