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

The cheapest way to get from Newtownards to Cairnryan is to car ferry which costs £60 - £200 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtownards to Cairnryan is to car ferry which takes 2h 47m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Newtownards and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtownards to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Gibson's Lane and arriving at Old Pier via T & G Transport House, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Elder Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Newtownards to Cairnryan?

The distance between Newtownards and Cairnryan is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newtownards to Cairnryan without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 47m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Newtownards to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newtownards to Cairnryan bus from?

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

Where does the Newtownards to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 200+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Newtownards 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 Belfast to Cairnryan
2h 47m
£61–197
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
9h 48m

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Distance: 61.4 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–160 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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