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

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There are 4 ways to get from Letterkenny to Cairnryan by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Letterkenny to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 57m
    £47–252

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 212 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 25m
    £38–63

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 212 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 34m
    £46–250

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 39m
    £61–272

Letterkenny to Cairnryan by bus, train, and car ferry

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Letterkenny to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Letterkenny, Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Letterkenny to Cairnryan. However, you can drive to Larne then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus to Cairnryan via Foyle Street Bus Station, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, and Belfast in around 7h 25m.

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