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How to get fromDublin to Stranraerby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Stranraer by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry via Larne

    best
    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 car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 49m
    £64–274

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 53m
    £30–69

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 35m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 19m
    £57–268

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Stranraer, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Stranraer. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Port Rodie via Belfast Grand Central, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Ferry Terminal in around 7h 53m.

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