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

The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Drogheda and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Port Rodie via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Drogheda to Stranraer?

The distance between Drogheda and Stranraer is 134 miles.

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

The best way to get from Drogheda to Stranraer without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 6h 32m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Drogheda to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drogheda to Stranraer bus from?

Drogheda to Stranraer bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.

Where does the Drogheda to Stranraer bus arrive?

Drogheda to Stranraer bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 183+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Drogheda to Stranraer - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Drogheda to Stranraer by car, car ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Drogheda to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3h 56m
£50–75
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Drogheda Macbride to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
6h 32m
£57–264
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Drogheda to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
10h 20m

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Map of how to get from Drogheda to Stranraer.

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Stranraer, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Drogheda to Stranraer. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a train from Drogheda Macbride to Stranraer via Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 6h 32m.

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