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How to get fromDublin to Cairnryanby train, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    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
    6h 55m
    £49–255

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 38m
    £26–47

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    11h 45m
    £51–505

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 10m
    £57–266

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    11h 22m
    £32–42

Dublin to Cairnryan by train and car ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cairnryan via Isle of Man Douglas, Port of Larne, and Larne in around 11h 45m.

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