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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross is to car ferry and drive which costs €28 - €80 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €28 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Carrickmacross?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Carrickmacross via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast Grand Central and Dundalk Clarke Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross?

The distance between Portpatrick and Carrickmacross is 204 km.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 7h 24m and costs €65 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Carrickmacross bus from?

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

Where does the Portpatrick to Carrickmacross bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carrickmacross?

There are 94+ hotels available in Carrickmacross.

Portpatrick to Carrickmacross - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross by car ferry, car, train, 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, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Carrickmacrosscar
3h 59m
€29–78
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
7h 24m
€67–333
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
8h 50m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalkbus 105 / ...
9h 20m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross.

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Distance: 203.6 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Carrickmacross, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portpatrick to Carrickmacross via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Great Central, Dundalk, and Dundalk Clarke Station in around 7h 24m.

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