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How to get fromCairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublinby car ferry, car, busferry, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublin by car ferry, car, busferry, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    2. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
    4h 7m
    €69–220
  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain1 Gc->Dn
    6h 39m
    €58–203
  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain1 Gc->Dn
    6h 4m
  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus785
    6h 10m
  5. Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationbusX1
    6h 21m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Scotland and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublin. However, you can take the car ferry to Belfast then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dublin Connolly via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Great Victoria Street in around 6h 4m.

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