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.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr Bus Station and Elder Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 41m and costs .

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 do I catch the Newry to Stranraer bus from?

Newry to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where does the Newry to Stranraer bus arrive?

Newry to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Bus Stand 11 station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 195+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Newry to Stranraer - 2 ways to travel via car, car ferry, bus

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

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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
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11238
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Port Rodie358 / ...
10h 41m

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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 Port Rodie via Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, and Elder Avenue in around 10h 41m.

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