What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Limerick Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Limerick Junction is to car ferry and drive which costs €95 - €280 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Limerick Junction?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Limerick Junction is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 23m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Limerick Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Limerick Junction via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Limerick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Limerick Junction?

The distance between Stranraer and Limerick Junction is 467 km.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Limerick Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Limerick Junction without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 41m and costs €90 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Limerick Junction?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Stranraer to Limerick Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Limerick Junction bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Limerick Junction bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Limerick Junction?

There are 77+ hotels available in Limerick Junction.

Stranraer to Limerick Junction - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Limerick Junction by ferry, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Great Victoria Street
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
9h 41m
€90–336
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX1
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
10h 11m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Limerick Junction
6h 23m
€97–273
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
11h 13m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 466.6 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Limerick Junction. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Great Victoria Street, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Busáras, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Limerick Junction. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Limerick Junction via Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 11m.

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