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

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Cairnryan is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £250 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Cairnryan is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 54m and costs £120 - £340.

How far is it from Coleraine to Cairnryan?

The distance between Coleraine and Cairnryan is 85 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coleraine to Cairnryan without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 2h 54m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Coleraine to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Coleraine to Cairnryan - 2 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Coleraine to Cairnryan by taxi, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Coleraine to Larnetaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 54m
£125–338
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
5h 59m
£44–247

Coleraine to Cairnryan by train and car ferry

39Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Coleraine to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 85 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Coleraine to Cairnryan. However, you can take the taxi to Larne then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Coleraine to Cairnryan via Yorkgate, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 5h 59m.

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