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How to get fromCairnryan to Holyheadby bus, train, busferry, ferry, car ferry or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    8h 58m
    £44–185
  2. Bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    11h 2m
  3. Ferry, train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain0
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationbusX1
    4. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    12h 58m
  4. Drive 321.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar321.8 mi
    5h 34m
    £80–115

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Holyhead Ferry via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 11h 2m.

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