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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Holywood is to bus and ferry which costs £8 - £12 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Holywood is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 31m and costs £140 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Holywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Holywood?

The distance between Cairnryan and Holywood is 65 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Holywood without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 31m and costs £140 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cairnryan to Holywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Holywood bus from?

Cairnryan to Holywood bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Holywood bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Holywood bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Holywood?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Holywood.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Holywood 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 Holywoodtaxi
2h 31m
£145–369
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3h 33m
£8–11
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
3h 49m
£37–238

Cairnryan to Holywood by busferry and train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 3h.

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