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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Stranraer is to bus and car ferry which costs £27 - £170 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 27m and costs £30 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Ireland to Stranraer?

The distance between Ireland and Stranraer is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Stranraer without a car is to train and car ferry via Larne which takes 7h 43m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ireland to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Stranraer bus from?

Ireland to Stranraer bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Stranraer bus arrive?

Ireland to Stranraer bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 211+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Ireland to Stranraer - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ireland to Stranraer by car, car ferry, train, 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 Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4h 27m
£35–82
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 44m
£27–71
Train, car ferry via Larne
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
7h 43m
£65–277
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus 785
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 50m
£27–161
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
12h 14m

Ireland to Stranraer by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

40Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Stranraer.

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Ireland and Stranraer, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ireland 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 Dublin Pearse to Stranraer via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 7h 43m.

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