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 £23 - £65 and takes 8h 57m.

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 49m and costs £30 - £250.

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 Station Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Strabane?

The distance between Stranraer and Strabane is 123 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 49m 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 124+ 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 Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Strabanecar
3h 49m
£30–250
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry
8h 57m
£23–65
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Strabane Bus Stationbus 273 / ...
7h 51m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Strabane.

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Distance: 121.9 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 Larne, 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 Station Stand 14 in around 7h 51m.

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