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How to get fromCork to Cairnryanby train, car ferry, bus, car, plane, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Cairnryan by train, car ferry, bus, car, plane, or busferry

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    4. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    10h 21m
    £69–284

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    14h 54m
    £50–68

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    4. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    12h 40m
    £58–266

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 47m
    £92–317

  5. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ORK - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus
    8h 50m
    £89–256

Cork to Cairnryan by train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Cairnryan. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Cairnryan via Bachelors Walk, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 12h 40m.

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