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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

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    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar car
    4h 13m
    €46–87

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    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 / ...
    5h 40m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    6h 9m
    €59–301

  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

  5. Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    6h 35m

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan Harbour to Ireland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 5h 40m.

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