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

The cheapest way to get from Donaghadee to Cairnryan is to taxi and car ferry which costs £110 - £320 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donaghadee to Cairnryan is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 53m and costs £110 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Donaghadee and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Donaghadee to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Old Pier via T & G Transport House, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Donaghadee to Cairnryan?

The distance between Donaghadee and Cairnryan is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donaghadee to Cairnryan without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 53m and costs £110 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Donaghadee to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donaghadee to Cairnryan bus from?

Donaghadee to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Donaghadee to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Donaghadee to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 219+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Donaghadee to Cairnryan - 2 ways to travel via taxi, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Donaghadee to Cairnryan by taxi, car ferry, busferry, or bus

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Taxi, car ferry
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1. Take the taxi from Donaghadee to Larnetaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 53m
£110–320
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
10h 18m

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Distance: 77.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Donaghadee to Cairnryan. However, you can take the taxi to Larne then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Old Pier via Laganside Bus Station, T & G Transport House, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 10h 18m.

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