What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Stranraer is to car ferry which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Stranraer is to car ferry which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Port and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Port to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Belfast Stena Line Terminus and arriving at Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct ferry between Belfast Port and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct ferry from Belfast Port to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Cairnryan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Belfast Port to Stranraer?

The distance between Belfast Port and Stranraer is 55 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast Port to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Port to Stranraer without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Belfast Port to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Belfast Port to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Port to Stranraer bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast Port to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 213+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2h 34m
£32–59
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
6h 40m

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Distance: 54.9 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–36 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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