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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Slane is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €35 - €160 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Slane is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Slane?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Slane. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Slane via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Grand Central Station and Abbey St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Slane?

The distance between Stranraer and Slane is 229 km.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Slane without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 7h 10m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Stranraer to Slane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Slane bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Slane bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Slane?

There are 180+ hotels available in Slane.

Stranraer to Slane - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Slane by car ferry, car, train, busferry, or bus

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Slanecar
3h 53m
€60–307
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from Abbey St to Slanebus 980
9h 29m
€36–159
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
7h 10m
€111–367
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
7h 39m
€44–60

Stranraer to Slane by bus, busferry, and train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 229.2 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Slane. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Slane. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Slane via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Grand Central, Drogheda, Bryanstown Mnr, and Drogheda Bus in around 7h 10m.

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