What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer is to car ferry which costs £30 - £170 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer is to car ferry which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Zoo and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Belfast Zoo and arriving at Port Rodie via Upper Queen Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer?

The distance between Belfast Zoo and Stranraer is 61 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Zoo to Stranraer bus from?

Belfast Zoo to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast Zoo to Stranraer bus arrive?

Belfast Zoo to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 193+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Belfast Zoo to Stranraer - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast Zoo to Stranraer by car ferry, busferry, or bus

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

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2h 45m
£32–165
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 23m
Car ferry via Port Rodie
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3h 16m
£46–183

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Belfast Zoo, Northern Ireland and Stranraer, Scotland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–160 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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