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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Bushmills is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Bushmills is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Bushmills?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Bushmills. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bushmills War Memorial via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Bushmills?

The distance between Stranraer and Bushmills is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Bushmills without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Stranraer to Bushmills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Bushmills bus from?

Stranraer to Bushmills bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Stranraer to Bushmills bus arrive?

Stranraer to Bushmills bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Bushmills?

There are 775+ hotels available in Bushmills.

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

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

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, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Bushmills
3h 30m
£45–72
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorial221
6h 43m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine1_Gc->Ly / ...
7h 13m

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Bushmills.

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Distance: 110.6 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Bushmills. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Bushmills. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Bushmills War Memorial via Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Donegall Square North in around 6h 43m.

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