What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £250 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £250.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough?

The distance between Cairnryan and Carlingford Lough is 106 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carlingford Lough?

There are 305+ hotels available in Carlingford Lough.

Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough - 2 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough by car ferry, car, or train

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Carlingford Loughcar
3h 22m
£41–243
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Newrytrain Ic / ...
5h 2m
£68–279

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Distance: 105.6 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Carlingford Lough, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne then drive to Carlingford Lough. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Carlingford Lough via Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Grand Central, and Newry in around 5h 2m.

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