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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcolm to Dublin is to car ferry and drive which costs €65 - €320 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcolm to Dublin is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcolm and Dublin?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcolm to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Primary and arriving at The Gresham Hotel via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Europa Bus Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Kirkcolm to Dublin?

The distance between Kirkcolm and Dublin is 302 km.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcolm to Dublin without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 54m and costs €85 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Kirkcolm to Dublin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcolm to Dublin bus from?

Kirkcolm to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Kirkcolm to Dublin bus arrive?

Kirkcolm to Dublin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Dublin.

Kirkcolm to Dublin - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkcolm to Dublin by car ferry, train, bus, busferry, 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.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 54m
€86–334
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Dublincar
4h 29m
€67–320
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
7h 33m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
8h 24m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kirkcolm to Dublin.

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Distance: 301.6 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Kirkcolm to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkcolm to Dublin Busaras Bus Station via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Great Central, and Grand Central Station Stand 11 in around 7h 33m.

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