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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £180 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £180.

How far is it from Newry to Stranraer?

The distance between Newry and Stranraer is 97 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Stranraer without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 2m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Newry to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 191+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Newry to Stranraer - 2 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Newry to Stranraer by car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Newry to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3h 21m
£41–178
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbour0
3. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
6h 2m
£57–263

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newry to Stranraer.

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Distance: 96.3 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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 Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Stranraer via Newry Train Station [bus stop], Newry, Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 6h 2m.

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