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How to get fromKirkcudbright to Dublinby car, car ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry, train

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    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    7h 26m
    €73–334

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Park to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    10h 38m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    5h 12m
    €79–347

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  • Distance: 366.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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 Harbour Square Shelter to Dublin Connolly via Carlingwark Street, Park, Port Rodie, Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, and Belfast Grand Central in around 10h 38m.

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