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How to get fromCookstown to Stranraerby car, car ferry, bus or busferry

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Cookstown to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3h 26m
    £42–179
  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Grand Central Bus Stand 14bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenuebus60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Port Rodiebus358 / ...
    10h 45m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cookstown to Stranraer. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Port Rodie via Grand Central Bus Stand 14, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, and Elder Avenue in around 10h 45m.

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