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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Limerick is to car ferry and drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Limerick is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 28m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Limerick?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Limerick Arthur's Quay via Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Limerick?

The distance between Cairnryan and Limerick is 439 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Limerick without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Cairnryan to Limerick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Limerick bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Limerick bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 132+ hotels available in Limerick.

Cairnryan to Limerick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

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

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 via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
8h 59m
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain Re
11h 23m
€73–319
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 Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
9h 12m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
6h 28m
€93–139
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
9h 15m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Limerick.

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Distance: 438.8 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Limerick, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Limerick. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 11, take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 10, then take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Limerick via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 12m.

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