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

The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which costs £30 - £240 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bangor to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bangor and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bangor Buscentre and arriving at Port Rodie via T & G Transport House, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Bangor to Stranraer?

The distance between Bangor and Stranraer is 79 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bangor to Stranraer without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Bangor to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangor to Stranraer bus from?

Bangor to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Bangor to Stranraer bus arrive?

Bangor to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 214+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Bangor to Stranraer - 2 ways to travel via car, car ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Bangor to Stranraer by car, car ferry, busferry, or bus

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Bangor to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2h 53m
£34–235
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
9h 51m

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Bangor to Stranraer. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Port Rodie via Laganside Bus Station, T & G Transport House, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr, and Ayr Bus Station in around 9h 51m.

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