What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkcolm to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcolm to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £30 - £170 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkcolm to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Kirkcolm to Belfast is to car ferry which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcolm and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcolm to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Primary and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Kirkcolm to Belfast?

The distance between Kirkcolm and Belfast is 66 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkcolm to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkcolm to Belfast without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kirkcolm to Belfast?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Kirkcolm to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcolm to Belfast bus from?

Kirkcolm to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Kirkcolm to Belfast bus arrive?

Kirkcolm to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Belfast.

Kirkcolm to Belfast - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Kirkcolm to Belfast by car ferry, busferry, ferry, or train

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 Cairnryan to Belfast
2h 44m
£34–167
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5h 18m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Place1 Lr->Gc / ...
3h 42m
£60–264

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 65.2 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Kirkcolm, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–160 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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