The average bus between Stranraer and Belfast takes 5h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Stranraer and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Belfast at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Stena Terminal and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Belfast station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Stranraer to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Stranraer to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.
The distance between Stranraer and Belfast is 67.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.
