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How to get fromCairnryan Harbour to Irelandby car ferry, car, busferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    4h 13m
    €54–93

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 5m
    €20–29

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    6h 55m
    €55–301

  4. 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
    6h 28m
    €25–144

  5. Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus 705x
    6h 30m
    €22–28

Cairnryan Harbour to Ireland by busferry and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Cairnryan Harbour, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan Harbour to Ireland. However, you can take the car ferry to Belfast then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Grand Canal Dock via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 5m.

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