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How to get fromNewry to Stranraerby car, car ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Newry to Stranraer by car, car ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Newry to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 14m
    £41–244

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus 238 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 10m
    £11

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    5h 53m
    £68–279

Newry to Stranraer by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Newry to Stranraer. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newry to Stranraer via Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 5h 53m.

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