What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Ballyclare?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Ballyclare is to car ferry which costs £35 - £170 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Ballyclare?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Ballyclare is to car ferry which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Ballyclare?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Ballyclare. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at The Square Ballyclare via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Ballyclare?

The distance between Portpatrick and Ballyclare is 74 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to Ballyclare without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Ballyclare without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Portpatrick to Ballyclare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Ballyclare bus from?

Portpatrick to Ballyclare bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Ballyclare bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballyclare?

There are 1216+ hotels available in Ballyclare.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Portpatrick to Ballyclare by car ferry, busferry, or ferry

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 55m
£36–170
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
6h 49m
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
4h 21m
£59–261

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 73.6 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Ballyclare, 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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