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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Kirkcolm is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £280 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Kirkcolm is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £280.

How far is it from Dublin to Kirkcolm?

The distance between Dublin and Kirkcolm is 188 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Kirkcolm without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 7h 19m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Dublin to Kirkcolm, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kirkcolm?

There are 211+ hotels available in Kirkcolm.

Dublin to Kirkcolm - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Kirkcolm by train, car ferry, 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 Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
7h 19m
£76–290
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
4h 28m
£59–271
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
8h 1m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Kirkcolm.

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Distance: 187.2 mi
Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Kirkcolm. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Kirkcolm. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Kirkcolm via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 8h 1m.

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