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

The cheapest way to get from Newtownards to Stranraer is to car ferry which costs £30 - £170 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtownards to Stranraer is to car ferry which takes 3h and costs £30 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Newtownards and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtownards to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Gibson's Lane and arriving at Port Rodie via T & G Transport House, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Newtownards to Stranraer?

The distance between Newtownards and Stranraer is 69 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newtownards to Stranraer without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Newtownards to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newtownards to Stranraer bus from?

Newtownards to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Newtownards to Stranraer bus arrive?

Newtownards to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 193+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3h
£34–168
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 25m
Car ferry via Port Rodie
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3h 31m
£63–204

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 68.7 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–160 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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