What is the cheapest way to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan is to car ferry which costs £45 - £250 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan is to car ferry which takes 2h 16m and costs £45 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Islandmagee and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Islandmagee to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Duffs Corner and arriving at Old Pier via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Elder Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Islandmagee to Cairnryan?

The distance between Islandmagee and Cairnryan is 48 miles.

How do I travel from Islandmagee to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 16m and costs £45 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Islandmagee to Cairnryan bus from?

Islandmagee to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Islandmagee to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Islandmagee to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Islandmagee to Cairnryan - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan by car ferry, busferry, 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.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 16m
£48–247
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenuebus 60 / ...
10h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islandmagee to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Islandmagee, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Larne to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h.

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