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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Stranraer is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £190 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Port Rodie via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr Bus Station and Elder Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Portrush to Stranraer?

The distance between Portrush and Stranraer is 112 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Stranraer without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 8h 9m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Portrush to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Stranraer bus from?

Portrush to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Portrush to Stranraer bus arrive?

Portrush to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 195+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Portrush 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
best
1. Drive from Portrush to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3h 43m
£45–183
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 9m
£44–183
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lane218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenue60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Port Rodie358 / ...
12h 19m

Portrush to Stranraer by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

40Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.2 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Portrush 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 Metropole to Port Rodie via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 8h 9m.

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