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

The cheapest way to get from Donaghadee to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £240 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donaghadee to Stranraer is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £240.

How far is it from Donaghadee to Stranraer?

The distance between Donaghadee and Stranraer is 84 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donaghadee to Stranraer without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 5h 39m and costs £50 - £260.

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

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

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 213+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Donaghadee to Stranraer - 2 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Donaghadee to Stranraer by car, car ferry, or train

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Donaghadee to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3h 3m
£36–237
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
5h 39m
£53–259

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Map of how to get from Donaghadee to Stranraer.

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Distance: 83.5 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Donaghadee 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 New Street to Stranraer via Bangor Buscentre, Bangor, Belfast Lanyon Place, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 5h 39m.

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