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How to get fromLimerick to Cairnryanby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or busferry

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustontrainIc
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    10h 11m
    £66–280

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus300
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1busX1
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain0
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    11h 13m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    6h 35m
    £80–232

  4. Train, ferry via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    10h 54m
    £67–282

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenuebus60 / ...
    14h 7m

Limerick to Cairnryan by train, tram, and ferry

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Cairnryan. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Great Victoria Street, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, then take the ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Cairnryan via Bachelors Walk, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 1, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 11h 13m.

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