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 - €100 and takes 4h 30m.

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 30m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Ireland station. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Dublin Busaras Bus Station via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Grand Central Station Stand 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

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 car ferry and train which takes 7h 8m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 1078+ hotels available in Ireland.

Portpatrick to Ireland - 5 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

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

Car ferry, train
best
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 Dublin Connollytrain
7h 8m
€86–338
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
4h 30m
€68–100
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 Rail
8h 19m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
8h 46m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
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
9h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Ireland.

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Distance: 303.7 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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 car ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Dublin Pearse. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Dublin Pearse via Cross, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 8h 19m.

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