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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Ireland is to car ferry and train which costs €25 - €75 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Ireland is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €35 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Westland Row via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Glengall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Ireland?

The distance between Stranraer and Ireland is 263 km.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Ireland without a car is to car ferry and train via Larne which takes 6h 55m and costs €50 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Stranraer to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Ireland bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Ireland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 1151+ hotels available in Ireland.

Stranraer to Ireland - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Ireland by car ferry, car, train, busferry, 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 Dublincar
4h 18m
€39–93
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
7h 51m
€26–74
Car ferry, train via Larne
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
6h 55m
€54–319
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 Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
7h 10m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Westland Rowbus 785
7h 36m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
7h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Ireland.

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Distance: 262.8 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Ireland. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Dublin Pearse via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 55m.

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