What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Portpatrick is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Portpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £90.

How far is it from Dublin to Portpatrick?

The distance between Dublin and Portpatrick is 171 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Portpatrick without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 7h 22m and costs £70 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Dublin to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 121+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Dublin to Portpatrick - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Portpatrick by car, car ferry, train, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4h 39m
£59–88
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
7h 22m
£74–285
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
9h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 170.2 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Portpatrick. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Portpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Portpatrick via Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 7h 22m.

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