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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Cairnryan is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £230 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Cairnryan is to car ferry which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Old Pier via Upper Queen Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Elder Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Cairnryan?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Cairnryan is 58 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Cairnryan without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 39m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Carrickfergus to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Cairnryan bus from?

Carrickfergus to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 199+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Carrickfergus to Cairnryan - 3 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Cairnryan by car ferry, busferry, bus, train, or ferry

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 Belfast to Cairnryan
2h 39m
£54–188
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Larne Harbour1 Gc->Lr / ...
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
3h 30m
£32–229
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
10h

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 57.8 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–160 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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