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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 / ...
    6h 16m
    €21–29

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Tara Street

    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 46m
    €10–11

  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
    7h 9m
    €56–301

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Blackrockcar car
    4h 15m
    €65–322

  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 Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus 705x
    6h 52m
    €22–28

Cairnryan to Blackrock by busferry and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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 line 100 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 7h 9m.

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