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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Ireland to Cairnryan?

The distance between Ireland and Cairnryan is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Cairnryan without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 7h 32m and costs £45 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ireland to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 188+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Ireland to Cairnryan - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Ireland to Cairnryan by car, car ferry, train, or bus

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4h 14m
£56–83
Train, car ferry
cheapest
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
7h 32m
£46–252
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 34m

Ireland to Cairnryan by train and car ferry

39Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Cairnryan. However, you can drive to Belfast then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Pearse to Cairnryan via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 7h 32m.

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