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How to get fromPortpatrick to Dublinby ferry, train, busferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    7h 19m
    €89–330

  2. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeGLA - DUB
    7h 41m
    €70–181

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quaybus785
    8h 4m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    8h 58m
    €132–229

  5. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain1 Gc->Dn
    8h 27m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationbusX1
    8h 43m

  7. Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEDI - DUB
    8h 47m
    €72–190

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portpatrick to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Great Victoria Street, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Burgh Quay via Cross, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Durham Street in around 8h 4m.

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