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 - £200 and takes 8h 43m.

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 £60 - £210.

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 23m 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 can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 172+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Dublin to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Portpatrick by car, car ferry, train, ferry, 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 Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
4h 39m
£60–204
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street1 Dn->Gc
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 43m
£49–191
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
7h 23m
£77–290
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbour0
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
9h 4m

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

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8h 43mAverage 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 Great Victoria Street, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 7h 23m.

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