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

The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Stranraer is to fly and bus and car ferry which costs £65 - £270 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Killarney to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 6m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Killarney and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission Road and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.

How far is it from Killarney to Stranraer?

The distance between Killarney and Stranraer is 370 miles.

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

The best way to get from Killarney to Stranraer without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 40m and costs £85 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Killarney to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Killarney to Stranraer bus from?

Killarney to Stranraer bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission Road station.

Where does the Killarney to Stranraer bus arrive?

Killarney to Stranraer bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 191+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Killarney to Stranraer - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Killarney to Stranraer by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Killarney to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbour0
4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
10h 40m
£87–308
Fly Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)KIR - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
10h 34m
£69–267
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Killarney to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
2. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
13h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Killarney to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 6m
£97–259
Fly Kerry Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KIR - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 20m
£84–196
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission Road to Red Cow Luas300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
4. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodie923
16h 12m
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Killarney to Cork
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ORK - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 45m
£101–191
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Killarney to Cork
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 20m
£70–188
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Killarney to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 57m
£85–204

Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Killarney to Stranraer.

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Distance: 368.1 mi
Duration: 10h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Stranraer. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to George's Dock, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney to Port Rodie via Cork Bus Station Parnell Place, Cork Alfred Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Bus Stand 20, George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 13h 31m.

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