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How to get fromPortpatrick to Donaghadeeby car ferry, car, train, bus or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Donaghadee by car ferry, car, train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Donaghadeecar car
    3h 15m
    £24–238
  2. Car ferry, train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Placetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to The Paradebus bus 507 / ...
    5h 40m
  3. Bus and ferry, line 7 bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to High Streetbus bus 507 / ...
    7h 33m
  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Placetrain train Larne Harbour - Belfast Great Central / ...
    6h 6m
    £54–274

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Donaghadee. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Donaghadee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portpatrick to The Parade via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Lanyon Place, and Lanyon Place in around 5h 40m.

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