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How to get fromCairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublinby car ferry, car, busferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublin 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, bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    6h 21m
    €8

  3. 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 38m
    €24–33

  4. 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
    6h 29m
    €48–76

  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 Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    6h 7m
    €19–25

Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublin by busferry and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublin. However, you can take the car ferry to Belfast then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublin Connolly via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 38m.

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