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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Stranraer is to car ferry which costs £40 - £240 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Stranraer is to car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Larne to Stranraer?

The distance between Larne and Stranraer is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Stranraer without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Larne to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where does the Larne to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Larne to Stranraer - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, bus and ferry, and Bus

There are 2 ways to get from Larne 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 9m
£40–238
Bus and ferry, Bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
9h 50m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Larne to Stranraer.

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Larne, 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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