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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Ireland is to car ferry and drive which costs €65 - €240 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Ireland is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Ireland. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Westland Row via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Grand Central Station Durham Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Ireland?

The distance between Portpatrick and Ireland is 304 km.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Ireland without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 30m and costs €90 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Portpatrick to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Portpatrick to Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 41+ hotels available in Ireland.

Portpatrick to Ireland - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Portpatrick to Ireland by ferry, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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 Larne
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Central0
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
7h 30m
€90–333
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Dublin
4h 31m
€69–231
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Westland Row785
8h 14m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
8h 38m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
8h 59m
Bus and ferry, train via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
9h 8m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 304.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Ireland. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Grand Canal Dock. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Westland Row via Cross, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Durham Street in around 8h 14m.

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