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How to get fromDublin to Wigtownby train, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Wigtown 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 car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Wigtowntaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    £109–330

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Wigtowncar car
    4h 49m
    £63–276

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    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 car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Parkbus bus 416
    9h 34m

  4. 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 car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Parkbus bus 416
    10h 16m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 204.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Wigtown. 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 Wigtown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Park via Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 34m.

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