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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Girvan by train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 43m
    £37–75

  2. Train, car ferry via Larne

    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
    4. Take the train from Stranraer to Girvantrain train
    8h 44m
    £94–323

  3. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus bus 360 / ...
    9h 53m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Girvancar car
    4h 43m
    £62–274

  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 Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    10h 15m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    10h 35m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 189.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Girvan. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Upper Queen Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 360 bus to Duncan Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Girvan via Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, and Stranraer in around 8h 44m.

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