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

The cheapest way to get from Islandmagee to Stranraer is to car ferry which costs £28 - £230 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islandmagee to Stranraer is to car ferry which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Islandmagee and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Islandmagee to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Duffs Corner and arriving at Port Rodie via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Islandmagee to Stranraer?

The distance between Islandmagee and Stranraer is 53 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islandmagee to Stranraer without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Islandmagee to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Islandmagee to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where does the Islandmagee to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 181+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Islandmagee to Stranraer by 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.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 26m
£28–225
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
9h 38m
Car ferry via Ballycarry
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3h 25m
£46–247

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Islandmagee to Stranraer.

Launch map view

Distance: 53.1 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Larne to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h.

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