What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Dublin?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Dublin is to drive and car ferry and train which costs €70 - €330 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Dublin?

The fastest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Dublin is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 12m and costs €75 - €340.

How far is it from Kirkcudbright to Dublin?

The distance between Kirkcudbright and Dublin is 366 km.

How do I travel from Kirkcudbright to Dublin without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkcudbright to Dublin without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 9h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kirkcudbright to Dublin?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Kirkcudbright to Dublin, including transfers.

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Kirkcudbright to Dublin - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kirkcudbright to Dublin by car, car ferry, train, 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.

Drive, car ferry, train
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1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
7h 8m
€73–324
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Mill on the Fleet to Port Rodiebus 500
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
9h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar
5h 12m
€79–337

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Distance: 366.1 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcudbright to Dublin. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Junction to Dublin Connolly via Mill on the Fleet, Port Rodie, Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, and Belfast Grand Central in around 9h 52m.

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