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How to get fromBallantrae to Irelandby busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballantrae to Ireland by busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    6h 57m
    €30–43

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Parnell Square East

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    8h 2m
    €27–35

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    7h 45m
    €53–88

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    4h 28m
    €68–320

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    7h 46m
    €30–151

Ballantrae to Ireland by bus, busferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Ballantrae, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ballantrae to Ireland. However, you can take the line 360 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk 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 Arrol Avenue to Dublin Pearse via Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Donegall Place, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 45m.

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