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How to get fromDublin to Port Williamby train, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Port William by train, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry, taxi

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Port Williamtaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    £159–395

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Port Williamcar car
    4h 44m
    £62–275

  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
    9h 17m
    £64–274

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  • Distance: 201.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Port William, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Port William. 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 Port William. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Post Office via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 17m.

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