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

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There are 7 ways to get from Limerick to Cairnryan by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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  1. Train, ferry

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

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    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 car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    10h 2m
    £61–93

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    6h 35m
    £79–121

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeSNN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus
    8h 43m
    £90–194

  5. Bus, car ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus300
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11busX1
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    10h 54m

  6. Train, ferry via Newbridge

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

  7. 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 / ...
    13h 36m

Limerick to Cairnryan by train, tram, and ferry

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest 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 Belfast Great Central, 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 Old Pier via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 10h 2m.

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