What is the cheapest way to get from Dublin to Girvan?

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Girvan is to train and car ferry which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dublin to Girvan?

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Girvan is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Girvan?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Custom House Quay and arriving at Wesley Road via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Dublin to Girvan?

The distance between Dublin and Girvan is 190 miles.

How do I travel from Dublin to Girvan without a car?

The best way to get from Dublin to Girvan without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 8h 38m and costs £45 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Girvan?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Dublin to Girvan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Girvan bus from?

Dublin to Girvan bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.

Where does the Dublin to Girvan bus arrive?

Dublin to Girvan bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Girvan?

There are 89+ hotels available in Girvan.

Dublin to Girvan - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Girvan by train, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 38m
£48–70
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
9h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4h 44m
£62–93
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Streetbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus 58 / ...
9h 46m

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Girvan.

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Girvan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Girvan. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Upper Queen Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, then take the line 360 bus to Inglis Way. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Duncan Street via Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 9h 24m.

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