What is the cheapest way to get from Armagh to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Armagh to Cairnryan is to taxi and car ferry which costs £120 - £170 and takes 3h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Armagh to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Armagh to Cairnryan is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 18m and costs £120 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Armagh and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Armagh station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Armagh Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Armagh to Cairnryan?

The distance between Armagh and Cairnryan is 92 miles.

How do I travel from Armagh to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Armagh to Cairnryan without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 18m and costs £120 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Armagh to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Armagh to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Armagh to Cairnryan bus from?

Armagh to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Armagh Bus Station.

Where does the Armagh to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Armagh to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 14.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Armagh to Cairnryan - 3 ways to travel via taxi, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Armagh to Cairnryan by taxi, car ferry, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Armagh to Belfasttaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3h 18m
£127–168
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Southern Regional College Armagh to Belfast Bedford Streetbus 551a
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
6h 44m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Armagh Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus 251 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
10h 17m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Armagh to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 91 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Armagh, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Armagh to Cairnryan. However, you can take the taxi to Belfast then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Regional College Armagh to Cairnryan via Belfast Bedford Street, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, and Belfast in around 6h 44m.

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