What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast is to car ferry which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Kennedy and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Kennedy to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Castle Kennedy to Belfast?

The distance between Castle Kennedy and Belfast is 60 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Kennedy to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Kennedy to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Castle Kennedy to Belfast bus arrive?

Castle Kennedy to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

Castle Kennedy to Belfast - 3 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast by car ferry, busferry, or train

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 Belfastcarferry
2h 35m
£33–45
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5h 16m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Placetrain Larne Harbour - Belfast Great Central
3h 52m
£49–251

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castle Kennedy to Belfast.

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Distance: 59.6 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–40 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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