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How to get fromDublin to Kippfordby train, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Dublin to Kippford by train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry, drive

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    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. Drive from Cairnryan to Kippfordcar car
    8h 12m
    £65–279

  2. 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 Kippfordcar car
    5h 31m
    £72–289

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  • Distance: 242.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kippford. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Kippford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Kippford via Larne and Cairnryan in around 5h 31m.

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