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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Cairnryanby car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cairnryan by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 59m
    £54–262

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 54m
    £32–159

  3. Bus, train, car ferry via Belfast

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 23m
    £45–248

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 23m
    £51–268

  5. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 48m
    £50–350

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cairnryan by bus, train, and car ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 158.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cairnryan. However, you can drive to Larne then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cairnryan via Europa Bus Centre, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 6h 23m.

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