What is the cheapest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer is to train and car ferry via Belfast which costs £55 - £210 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 3m and costs £80 - £240.

How far is it from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer?

The distance between Rosslare Strand and Stranraer is 274 miles.

How do I travel from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 11h 22m and costs £60 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 193+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Rosslare Strand to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Dublin ConnollyIc
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
11h 22m
£62–210
Train, car ferry via Belfast
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rosslare Strand to Dublin ConnollyIc
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
11h 30m
£59–205
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Custom House Quay2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
12h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Rosslare Strand to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
6h 3m
£81–236

Rosslare Strand to Stranraer by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

27Weekly Services

11h 22mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.3 mi
Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Rosslare Strand, Ireland and Stranraer, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Rosslare Strand to Stranraer. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Great Victoria Street, walk to Upper Queen Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, then take the bus to Port Rodie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosslare Strand to Port Rodie via Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, Custom House Quay, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 1, Grand Central Bus Stand 20, George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 12h 8m.

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