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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Northern Ireland is to car ferry which costs £30 - £240 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Northern Ireland is to car ferry which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Portpatrick and Northern Ireland is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Northern Ireland without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Portpatrick to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Northern Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Portpatrick to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Portpatrick to Northern Ireland - 3 ways to travel via train, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Portpatrick to Northern Ireland by car ferry, busferry, or train

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 Larnecarferry
2h 49m
£33–233
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5h 24m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Placetrain Larne Harbour - Belfast Great Central
4h 5m
£61–265

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portpatrick to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h. 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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