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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Ireland by car ferry, train, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    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 10m
    €59–301

  2. 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

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    4h 10m
    €64–311

  4. Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    6h 34m

Cairnryan to Ireland by car ferry and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Ireland. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Dublin Pearse. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Westland Row via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Grand Central Station in around 6h 28m.

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