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How to get fromPortrush to Newton Stewartby car, car ferry, train, ferry or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Portrush to Newton Stewart by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Portrush to Belfastcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Newton Stewartcar
    4h 6m
    £51–191

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain0
    2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
    3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewarttaxi
    6h 47m
    £104–325

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Newton Stewart, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Newton Stewart. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Newton Stewart. Alternatively, you can take the train to Coleraine, take the train to Yorkgate, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Newton Stewart.

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