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 £55 - £270 and takes 4h 31m.

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 31m and costs £55 - £270.

How far is it from Ireland to Portpatrick?

The distance between Ireland and Portpatrick is 190 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 car ferry which takes 7h 54m and costs £75 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Ireland to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 174+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Ireland to Portpatrick by train, car ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
7h 54m
£78–293
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
4h 31m
£59–270
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
8h 59m
£66–375

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ireland to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Ireland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Portpatrick. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Portpatrick. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to South Crescent via Grand Central Station, Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, and Port Rodie in around 8h 59m.

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