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There are three fast ferry routes from Scotland to
Belfast, from Larne, Stranraer, & Troon.
Other routes are form Douglas on the Isle of Man
and Fleetwood by Blackpool in England.
Car Hire Companies in
Belfast.
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Cairnryan to Larne,
Ferry, is the shortest crossing from
Scotland to Ireland, about 46 miles, 1 hour
travel time on the fast ferry, P&O
Express.
Larne is situated about 20 miles north of
Belfast. The P&O website often offers day
trips (ferry/coach) throughout Ireland from
Larne or Scottish trips from Cairnryan.
Regular coach and train services run between
Larne and
Belfast.
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There are regular Buses between
Cairnryan and
Stranraer to
the south, or north to Ayr and
Glasgow. Trains also run
from Stranraer to Ayr and Glasgow, you can pay
on the trains.
This craft once held the Blue Riband for the
fastest Atlantic crossing under the name
Catalonia. Ireland Map . Ferry Website .
Google Map
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There are regular inexpensive buses to the
city centre as well as taxis. More
information. . Google Map.
There are regular Buses between
Cairnryan &
Ayr and
Glasgow. Trains also run
from Stranraer to Ayr and Glasgow, you can pay
on the trains. Large Image .
Ireland Map . Ferry Website .
Google Map.
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Cairnryan to Belfast,
Ferry the largest ferries on the
crossing to Ireland, about 50 miles, taking
about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The new terminal at Cairnryan opened
November 21st 2011 with two new ships, the
Stena Superfast
VII & VIII fastcraft that travel at
about 30 knots between Belfast and
Cairnryan.
The Stena website often lists cut price
crossings and crossings with coach tours
included under Special Offers.
The new Stena dock in Belfast is situated at
the entrance to Belfast Harbour, about 4 miles
from the city centre.
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Troon to Larne,
Ferry, was one of the fastest crossing
from Scotland to Ireland, about 73 miles, 2
hours travel time on the fast ferry, P&O
Express.
This route is no longer available since
early 2016 due to it being unprofitable.
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This craft once held the Blue Riband for the
fastest Atlantic crossing under the name
Catalonia.
Ferry Website .
Google Map.
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The Douglas Ferry Terminal in Belfast is
situated about 1 mile from the city centre.
There is a bus station close to the terminal
and taxis are normally waiting on the
ferries.
Ferry Website .
Google Map.
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Douglas to Belfast,
Ferry, is a crossing from Douglas on the
Isle of Man to
Belfast, about 104 miles, 2 hours 45
minutes travel time.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
operates 2 ships, The Ben my Chree offering a
freight and passenger service to the island
from Heysham
The fast craft, Manannan is operated to
other destinations including Liverpool, Dublin
and Belfast through the summer.
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