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 £45 - £75 and takes 8h 47m.

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 £55 - £90.

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 Westland Row and arriving at Port Rodie via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

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 which takes 8h 3m and costs £45 - £75.

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 Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where does the Ireland to Stranraer bus arrive?

Ireland to Stranraer bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 180+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Ireland to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 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
£58–87
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain 1_Dn->Gc
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 3m
£46–73
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 47m
£47–73
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Glengall Streetbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
10h 58m

Questions & Answers

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 Port Rodie via Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 8h 3m.

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