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

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £240 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Stranraer?

The distance between Coleraine and Stranraer is 91 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coleraine to Stranraer without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Coleraine to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where does the Coleraine to Stranraer bus arrive?

Coleraine to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Coleraine to Stranraer by car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Coleraine to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3h 4m
£37–238
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
10h 39m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Coleraine to Stranraer.

Launch map view

Distance: 90.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Coleraine to Stranraer. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Stranraer Port Rodie via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, and Ayr in around 10h 39m.

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