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 - £90 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 - £90.

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 7h 54m and costs £70 - £290.

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 can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 179+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Ireland 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 Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4h 39m
£60–89
Train, 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 ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
7h 54m
£74–288
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
9h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ireland to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 170.2 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 Dublin Pearse to Portpatrick via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 7h 54m.

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