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How to get fromDublin to Stranraer (Station)by train, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Stranraer (Station) by train, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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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 carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 3m
    £79–295

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 27m
    £21–26

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 20m
    £42–73

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    9h 1m
    £28–52

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 19m
    £57–267

Dublin to Stranraer (Station) by bus, busferry, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Stranraer (Station). 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 (Station). Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Stranraer (Station) via Belfast Grand Central, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, and Port Rodie in around 8h 20m.

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