Rome2Rio

How to get fromHolywood to Cairnryanby taxi, car ferry, busferry, or bus

Find Transport to Cairnryan

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Holywood to Cairnryan by taxi, car ferry, busferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Holywood to Larnetaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2h 31m
    £85–290

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    9h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holywood to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Holywood, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Holywood to Cairnryan. However, you can take the taxi to Larne then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holywood Police Station to Old Pier via Laganside Bus Station, T & G Transport House, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 9h 43m.

Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides