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

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 212 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 22m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Letterkenny to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4h 7m
    £48–255

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 46m
    £87–308

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 212
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 43m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Letterkenny to Stranraer. However, you can take the bus to Derry Bus Station, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Nelson Street, take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Port Rodie. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ATU Letterkenny to Stranraer via Foyle Street Bus Station, Waterside Link, Londonderry, York Street, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 8h 46m.

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