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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Letterkenny by car ferry, car, busferry, bus, 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 Letterkennycar car
    3h 56m
    €54–296

  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 Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    6h 49m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain train Re / ...
    7h 36m
    €65–312

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Letterkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Letterkenny. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne then drive to Letterkenny. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Letterkenny Bus via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 6h 49m.

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