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How to get fromGalway to Stranraerby train, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    4. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    10h 10m
    £81–298

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 15m
    £76–296

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus bus 270
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    12h 45m

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    13h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galway to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 312.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Stranraer. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to George's Dock, walk to Dublin Connolly, 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 bus from Galway Ceannt to Port Rodie via Cavan Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 14, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Ferry Terminal in around 12h 45m.

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