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How to get fromCairnryan to Blackrockby busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Blackrock 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
    5h 52m
    €26–36

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Terminal 1 Zone 2

    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 Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    6h 53m
    €16–146

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry 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 32m
    €61–305

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Blackrockcar car
    4h 15m
    €65–315

  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 55m
    €22–28

Cairnryan to Blackrock by busferry and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Blackrock, IE-D, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Blackrock. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Blackrock. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Blackrock via Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 32m.

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