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How to get fromRosslare Strand to Cairnryanby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    4. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    10h 19m
    £61–273

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    4. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    11h 29m
    £62–378

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rosslare Strand to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    5h 46m
    £79–298

Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan by train and car ferry

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Rosslare Strand, Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Strand 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 Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan via Wexford Stn, Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 11h 29m.

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