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

The cheapest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £210 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £240.

How far is it from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan?

The distance between Rosslare Strand and Cairnryan is 263 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 9h 58m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Cairnryan by bus, car ferry, train, car, 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.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport Zone 14740
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
9h 58m
£85–231
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Dublin ConnollyIc
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
10h 35m
£60–203
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rosslare Strand to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
5h 50m
£80–232
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Dublin ConnollyIc
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
10h 47m
£62–274
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Dublin Airport2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbour0
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
11h 43m
£67–278

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

40Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.9 mi
Duration: 9h 58m

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 Glengall 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, Great Victoria Street, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, and Belfast in around 10h 35m.

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