What is the cheapest way to get from Newton Stewart to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Newton Stewart to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £180 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newton Stewart to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Newton Stewart to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Newton Stewart and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Newton Stewart to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Dashwood Square and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Newton Stewart to Belfast?

The distance between Newton Stewart and Belfast is 81 miles.

How do I travel from Newton Stewart to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Newton Stewart to Belfast without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 6h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Newton Stewart to Belfast?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Newton Stewart to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newton Stewart to Belfast bus from?

Newton Stewart to Belfast bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Dashwood Square station.

Where does the Newton Stewart to Belfast bus arrive?

Newton Stewart to Belfast bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Belfast.

Newton Stewart to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Newton Stewart to Belfast by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, taxi, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Newton Stewart to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2h 59m
£38–172
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dashwood Square to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal416
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
6h 47m
Taxi, ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Newton Stewart to Cairnryan
2. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Place0
3h 57m
£92–301
Bus, bus and ferry via Girvan
1. Take the bus from Dashwood Square to Henrietta Street359
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Stena Terminal358 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
6h 56m

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Distance: 80.7 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Newton Stewart to Belfast. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dashwood Square to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, and Cairnryan Stena Terminal in around 6h 47m.

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