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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Cavan is to car ferry and train and bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Cavan is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Cavan?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Cavan station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Cavan Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Cavan?

The distance between Cairnryan and Cavan is 219 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Cavan without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cairnryan to Cavan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Cavan bus from?

Cairnryan to Cavan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Cavan bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Cavan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 102+ hotels available in Cavan.

Cairnryan to Cavan - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Cavancar
4h 6m
€66–106
Car ferry, train, bus via Larne
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 170
8h 12m
€56–292
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
6h 40m
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 170
8h 2m
€59–93

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Cavan.

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Distance: 219.1 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Cavan. However, you can take the car ferry to Belfast then drive to Cavan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Cavan Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Grand Central Station Stand 14 in around 6h 40m.

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