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How to get fromDublin to Kirkcolmby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Kirkcolm by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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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 59m
    £76–290

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 28m
    £58–270

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station 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
    7h 41m

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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kirkcolm. 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 take the taxi to Kirkcolm. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kirkcolm via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 7h 41m.

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