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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Stranraer is to car ferry which costs £30 - £170 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Stranraer is to car ferry which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station and Elder Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Belfast to Stranraer?

The distance between Belfast and Stranraer is 60 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Stranraer without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 8h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Belfast to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Stranraer bus from?

Belfast to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 195+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Belfast to Stranraer - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Belfast 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 44m
£32–165
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Port Rodie358 / ...
8h 21m

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Distance: 59.6 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Belfast, 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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