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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Stranraerby plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Stranraer by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4h 54m
    £66–180

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 28m
    £28–62

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 33m
    £66–287

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 9m
    £55–264

  5. Bus, car ferry via Belfast

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h
    £33–164

  6. Bus, car ferry via Marine Gardens Road End

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 9m
    £35–164

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 40m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Stranraer, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Stranraer. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, then take the train to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Port Rodie via Europa Bus Centre, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 28m.

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