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How to get fromCavan to Kirkcudbrightby bus, train, ferry, taxi, car or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cavan to Kirkcudbright by bus, train, ferry, taxi, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Portadown stationbus270
    2. Take the train from Portadown to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    5. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrighttaxi
    8h 52m
  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cavan to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrightcar
    5h 21m
    £65–211
  3. Bus, train, ferry, taxi via Dundalk

    1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dundalk Clarke Stationbus170
    2. Take the train from Dundalk to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    5. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrighttaxi
    9h 32m
    £151–389

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cavan, Ulster, Ireland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cavan to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the bus to Portadown station, walk to Portadown, take the train to Great Victoria Street, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Kirkcudbright. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavan to Kirkcudbright via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 5h 21m.

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