What is the cheapest way to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which costs £75 - £240 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 52m and costs £75 - £240.

How far is it from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan?

The distance between Rosslare Harbour and Cairnryan is 280 miles.

How do I travel from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 8m and costs £60 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Dublin ConnollyIc
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbour0
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
10h 8m
£62–274
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
11h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
5h 52m
£80–232
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
12h 19m
£66–277

Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan by train and ferry

27Weekly Services

10h 8mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 278.7 mi
Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Rosslare Harbour, IE-WX, Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, then take the ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cairnryan via Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, Dublin Airport, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, and Belfast in around 11h 43m.

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