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How to get fromRosslare Strand to Cairnryanby bus, car ferry, train, ferry or car

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus740
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Streetbus785
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    10h 2m
    £80–240

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Dublin ConnollytrainIc
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentraltrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain0
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    10h 40m
    £58–268

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Rosslare Strand to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    5h 50m
    £80–232

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airportbus2
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    11h 44m
    £66–280

Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan by bus, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rosslare Strand, Ireland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan. However, you can take the bus to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 14, walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Grand Central Station Durham Street, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the taxi to Belfast, then take the car ferry to Cairnryan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Larne Harbour, and Larne in around 10h 40m.

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