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How to get fromCairnryan to Portrushby car ferry, car, busferry, or train

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar car
    3h 2m
    £38–238

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re / ...
    5h 43m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain train Re / ...
    6h 15m
    £48–254

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Portrush.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Portrush. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Dunluce Avenue via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 43m.

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