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How to get fromDonaghadee to Portpatrickby car, car ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Donaghadee to Portpatrick by car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Donaghadee to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 15m
    £38–240

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Belfast Great Central - Larne Harbour
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 19m
    £96–313

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  • Distance: 89.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Donaghadee, Northern Ireland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donaghadee to Portpatrick. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Portpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Portpatrick via Bangor Buscentre, Bangor, Lanyon Place, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 6h 19m.

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