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 £45 - £60 and takes 3h 22m.

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 22m and costs £45 - £60.

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 Stranraer Port Rodie via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

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 car ferry which takes 5h 52m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 Station Stand 12.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Newry to Stranraer - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Newry to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3h 22m
£45–57
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
5h 52m
£53–258
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 12bus 238 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
10h 20m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newry to Stranraer.

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Distance: 96.3 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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 train from Newry to Stranraer via Belfast Great Central, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 5h 52m.

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