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 drive which costs €55 - €310 and takes 4h 17m.

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 17m and costs €55 - €310.

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 217 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 6h 40m 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 104+ hotels available in Cavan.

Cairnryan to Cavan - 3 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Cavan by busferry, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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

Bus and ferry, bus
best
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, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Cavancar
4h 17m
€58–302
Car ferry, train, bus
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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
7h 56m
€68–313

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Cavan.

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Distance: 216.6 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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 vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 14, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Cairnryan to Cavan Bus Stn via Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Grand Central, Dundalk, and Dundalk Stn in around 7h 56m.

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