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 £45 - £180 and takes 7h 25m.

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 47m and costs £50 - £190.

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 Bus 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 121 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 47m 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 288+ 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, train, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Strabane
3h 47m
£52–181
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly / ...
7h 26m
£47–252
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Strabane Bus Station273 / ...
6h 35m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly / ...
7h 25m
£49–176

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 120.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 Belfast 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 Bus Stand 15 in around 6h 35m.

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