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How to get fromKirkcolm to Dublinby busferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirkcolm to Dublin by busferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    5h 51m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    4h 29m
    €67–320

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    6h 24m
    €124–380

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    7h 15m

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    6h 28m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 275.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcolm to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkcolm to Dublin Connolly via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 24m.

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