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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Coleraine is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £70 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Coleraine is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Coleraine?

The distance between Stranraer and Coleraine is 109 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Coleraine without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 6h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Stranraer to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Coleraine bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Coleraine bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 733+ hotels available in Coleraine.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Coleraine by car ferry, car, busferry, train, 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, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Drive from Belfast to Colerainecar
3h 28m
£44–66
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
6h 26m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
7h 3m

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Coleraine.

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Distance: 108.1 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Coleraine. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Coleraine via Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 6h 26m.

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