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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Belfast is to car ferry which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Belfast. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie and Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Belfast?

The distance between Portpatrick and Belfast is 66 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Belfast without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Portpatrick to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Portpatrick to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Portpatrick 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 Belfastcarferry
2h 47m
£34–57
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5h 17m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Placetrain 1_Lr->Gc / ...
4h 5m
£61–265

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Belfast.

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Distance: 65.7 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 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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