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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine is to car ferry and train which costs £40 - £250 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs £120 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Coleraine?

The distance between Cairnryan and Coleraine is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 2h 56m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Coleraine bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Coleraine bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 732+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

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

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, taxi
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the taxi from Larne to Colerainetaxi
2h 56m
£125–339
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
5h 43m
£43–246
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
5h 10m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
5h 49m

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Coleraine.

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Coleraine. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne then take the taxi to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Coleraine via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Belfast Great Central in around 5h 10m.

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