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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Dublin is to car ferry and drive which costs €65 - €110 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Dublin is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Dublin. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Port Rodie, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Dublin?

The distance between Portpatrick and Dublin is 302 km.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Dublin without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 58m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Portpatrick to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Dublin bus from?

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

Where does the Portpatrick to Dublin bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Dublin.

Portpatrick to Dublin - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Dublin by ferry, train, busferry, car ferry, car, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 58m
€85–334
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
4h 31m
€69–106
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 Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
8h 1m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
8h 25m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
8h 38m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Dublin.

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Distance: 302.3 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Dublin Connolly via Cross, Port Rodie, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 8h 1m.

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