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

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There are 6 ways to get from Limerick to Cairnryan by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, car, or busferry

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    9h 41m
    £60–86

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry ferry
    9h 59m
    £62–275

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 36m
    £80–117

  4. Bus, car ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus bus X1
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    10h 55m

  5. Train, ferry via Newbridge

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry ferry
    11h 11m
    £63–278

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenuebus bus 60 / ...
    14h 12m

Limerick to Cairnryan by bus and car ferry

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest 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 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, take the bus to Europa Bus Centre, walk to Upper Queen Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Cairnryan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 9h 59m.

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