What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Strabane?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Strabane is to car ferry and train which costs £21 - £60 and takes 7h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Strabane?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Strabane is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £29 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Strabane?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Strabane station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Strabane Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Strabane?

The distance between Cairnryan and Strabane is 117 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Strabane without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Strabane without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Strabane?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cairnryan to Strabane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Strabane bus from?

Cairnryan to Strabane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Strabane bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Strabane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Strabane?

There are 124+ hotels available in Strabane.

Cairnryan to Strabane - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Strabane by car ferry, car, busferry, bus, or train

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, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Strabanecar
3h 39m
£29–248
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
7h 37m
£21–58
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Strabane Bus Stationbus 273 / ...
6h 35m
Car ferry, train via Larne
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
7h 59m
£32–252

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Strabane.

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Distance: 116.1 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Strabane. However, you can take the car ferry to Larne then drive to Strabane. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Strabane Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Grand Central Station Stand 15 in around 6h 35m.

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