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How to get fromIreland to Cairnryanby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ireland to Cairnryan 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
    7h 3m
    £50–258

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 34m
    £33–167

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 9m
    £56–265

Ireland to Cairnryan by train and car ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Cairnryan. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to Cairnryan via Grand Central Station, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, and Belfast in around 7h 34m.

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