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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Portpatrick is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £210 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Portpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Post Office via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Ireland to Portpatrick?

The distance between Ireland and Portpatrick is 171 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Portpatrick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 22m and costs £75 - £300.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ireland to Portpatrick bus from?

Ireland to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Portpatrick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 172+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ireland 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
£60–204
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
8h 22m
£78–293
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Glengall Street785
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbour0
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
8h 49m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 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
13h 14m

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Ireland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland 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 Grand Canal Dock to Portpatrick via Dublin Connolly, Great Victoria Street, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 8h 22m.

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