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How to get fromLimerick to Stranraerby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Limerick to Stranraer by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustontrainIc
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    10h 21m
    £81–299

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    10h 23m
    £62–208

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    6h 48m
    £82–236

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeORK - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    9h 14m
    £105–181

  5. Train, ferry via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Larne Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    11h 4m
    £82–301

  6. Bus, car ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus300
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1busX1
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    11h 47m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus712
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry923
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenuebus60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Port Rodiebus358 / ...
    14h 21m

Limerick to Stranraer by bus and car ferry

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Stranraer. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Great Victoria Street, 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 Limerick Arthur's Quay to Port Rodie via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 10h 23m.

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