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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Portrush is to car ferry and drive which costs £45 - £190 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Portrush is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Portrush?

The distance between Stranraer and Portrush is 113 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Portrush without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 6h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Stranraer to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Portrush bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 696+ hotels available in Portrush.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Portrush 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 Belfast
2. Drive from Belfast to Portrush
3h 34m
£46–184
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 / ...
6h 40m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
7h 33m

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Portrush.

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Distance: 112 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Portrush. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dunluce Avenue via Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 40m.

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