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How to get fromCairnryan to Irelandby busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Ireland 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
    5h 50m
    €25–36

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    6h 36m
    €22–28

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry 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 Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    6h 34m
    €60–306

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    4h 10m
    €65–316

  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 Grand Central Station to Westland Rowbus bus 785
    6h 28m
    €25–144

Cairnryan to Ireland by busferry and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Ireland. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Grand Canal Dock. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Dublin Pearse via Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Grand Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 34m.

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