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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 38m
    £72–287

  2. Drive, car ferry

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

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 212 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 40m

  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: 180.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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 Ulsterbus Depot, take the bus to Waterside Link, walk to Londonderry, take the train to York Street, 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 Letterkenny Bus to Marine Gardens Road End via Foyle Street Bus Station, Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 40m.

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