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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Girvan is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £90 and takes 4h 44m.

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 £35 - £90.

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 The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Wesley Road via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Dublin to Girvan?

The distance between Dublin and Girvan is 191 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 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m 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 Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Girvan bus arrive?

Dublin to Girvan bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Girvan?

There are 179+ hotels available in Girvan.

Dublin to Girvan - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Girvan by train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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 Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 43m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4h 44m
£39–87
Train, car ferry via Larne
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
4. Take the train from Stranraer to Girvantrain
9h 2m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus 58 / ...
9h 38m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Wesley Roadbus 58 / ...
10h
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus 58 / ...
10h 20m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Girvan.

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Distance: 189.4 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

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 358 bus to Duncan Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Girvan via Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, and Stranraer in around 9h 2m.

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