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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee is to car ferry which costs £35 - £180 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee is to car ferry which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Donaghadee?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Donaghadee. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at The Parade via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Donegall Square West and Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Donaghadee?

The distance between Portpatrick and Donaghadee is 83 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 41m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Donaghadee bus from?

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

Where does the Portpatrick to Donaghadee bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Donaghadee?

There are 227+ hotels available in Donaghadee.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee by car ferry, ferry, 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
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3h 13m
£38–173
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Place1 Lr->Gc / ...
5h 41m
£67–274
Bus and ferry, line 7 bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Parade507 / ...
7h 35m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
7h 38m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 82 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Donaghadee, 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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