What is the cheapest way to get from Newry to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Cairnryan is to train and ferry which costs £40 - £250 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newry to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Newry to Cairnryan is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 9m and costs £110 - £270.

How far is it from Newry to Cairnryan?

The distance between Newry and Cairnryan is 90 miles.

How do I travel from Newry to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Newry to Cairnryan without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 3h 9m and costs £110 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Newry to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Newry to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Newry to Cairnryan - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car ferry, bus

There are 3 ways to get from Newry to Cairnryan by taxi, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Newry to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3h 9m
£118–263
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newry to Great Victoria Street
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
6h 38m
£42–244
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbour0
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
6h 14m

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Distance: 89 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newry to Cairnryan. However, you can take the taxi to Belfast then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Cairnryan via Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 6h 14m.

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