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How to get fromHolyhead to Cairnryanby train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Cairnryan by train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 57m

  2. Ferry, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    11h 5m
    £59–286

  3. Drive 321.9 mi

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car 321.9 mi
    5h 38m
    £79–114

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    10h 5m
    £159–284

  5. Ferry, bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    11h 37m
    £66–457

Holyhead to Cairnryan by ferry, foot, tram, train, and car ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Old Pier via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 5m.

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