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How to get fromDublin to Cairnryan Harbourby car, car ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Cairnryan Harbour by car, car ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 15m
    £46–80

  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. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 1m
    £49–255

  4. 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 Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Bridgebus bus 360 / ...
    11h 36m
    £33–44

Dublin to Cairnryan Harbour by train and car ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cairnryan Harbour. However, you can drive to Belfast then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Cairnryan via Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 7h 1m.

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