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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Portpatrick is to train and car ferry which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 15m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Post Office via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

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 ferry which takes 7h 3m and costs £75 - £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 do I catch the Dublin to Portpatrick bus from?

Dublin to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Dublin to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 178+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Dublin to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Portpatrick by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or busferry

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 Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
4h 39m
£59–88
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 15m
£49–76
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbour0
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
7h 3m
£77–290
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 58m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 39m

Dublin to Portpatrick by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

40Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.7 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 3m.

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