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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Portlaoise is to car ferry and drive which costs €75 - €250 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Portlaoise is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Grand Central Station Durham Street and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Portlaoise?

The distance between Stranraer and Portlaoise is 341 km.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 8h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Stranraer to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Portlaoise bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Portlaoise bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Stranraer to Portlaoise - 5 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Portlaoise by busferry, bus, ferry, train, 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.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
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 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
8h 51m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoise
5h 19m
€77–248
Ferry, train
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 PortlaoiseIc / ...
8h 58m
€83–326
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
9h 11m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
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 bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
10h 12m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 340.6 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Portlaoise. However, you can take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Durham Street, take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 14, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, then take the bus to Portlaoise JFL Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Portlaoise via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 58m.

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