What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine is to bus and ferry and train which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs £230 - £470.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Coleraine?

The distance between Cairnryan and Coleraine is 86 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Coleraine without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs £230 - £470.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

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Cairnryan to Coleraine - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine by car ferry, taxi, busferry, or train

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Car ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the taxi from Larne to Colerainetaxi
2h 56m
£235–469
Bus and ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
4h 59m
£14–20
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to York Streettrain Re
3. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain Re
5h 16m
£43–246

Cairnryan to Coleraine by busferry and train

21Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Coleraine. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne then take the taxi to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Coleraine via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 59m.

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