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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Dublin by car ferry, train, busferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    6h 29m
    €127–383

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    9h 1m
    €12–13

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    8h 10m
    €28–38

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    4h 32m
    €68–320

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    8h 48m
    €23–30

Portpatrick to Dublin by bus, foot, busferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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 car ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Dublin Connolly via Cross, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Grand Central in around 8h 10m.

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