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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Donaghadee and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Donaghadee to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Port Rodie via T & G Transport House, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Donaghadee to Stranraer?

The distance between Donaghadee and Stranraer is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donaghadee to Stranraer without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h 1m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Donaghadee to Stranraer bus from?

Donaghadee to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Donaghadee to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 182+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Donaghadee to Stranraer - 3 ways to travel via car, car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Donaghadee to Stranraer by car, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Donaghadee to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3h 3m
£36–236
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
10h 1m
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3h 40m
£79–107

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donaghadee to Stranraer.

Launch map view

Distance: 83.5 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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Ferry operators

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