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How to get fromCairnryan to Dundalkby car ferry, car, busferry, or train

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Dundalkcar car
    3h 19m
    €50–291

  2. 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 Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 29m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry 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 Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    5h
    €51–288

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  • Distance: 180.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Dundalk, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Dundalk. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne then drive to Dundalk. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dundalk via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 29m.

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