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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Strabane is to car ferry and train which costs £45 - £190 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Strabane is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Strabane?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Strabane station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Strabane Bus Station via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Grand Central Bus Stand 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Strabane?

The distance between Stranraer and Strabane is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Strabane without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Stranraer to Strabane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Strabane bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Strabane bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Strabane?

There are 287+ hotels available in Strabane.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Strabane by car ferry, car, busferry, bus, or train

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 Strabane
3h 59m
£50–190
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry1 Gc->Ly / ...
8h 36m
£47–185
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Strabane Bus Station273 / ...
7h 51m

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Strabane. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Strabane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Strabane Bus Station via Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Bus Stand 15 in around 7h 51m.

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