Rome2Rio

How to get fromIreland to Kirkcudbrightby train, car ferry, taxi or car

Find Transport to Kirkcudbright

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Ireland to Kirkcudbright by train, car ferry, taxi, 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.

  1. Train, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrighttaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    £146–383
  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbrightcar car
    5h 18m
    £75–117

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Kirkcudbright, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Kirkcudbright. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Kirkcudbright. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Kirkcudbright via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 5h 18m.

Train operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides