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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Limavady to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 27m
    £40–243

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to York Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 30m
    £25–61

  3. Train, car ferry via Larne

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to York Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 15m
    £74–287

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limavady Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus bus 246
    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
    10h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limavady to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Limavady, Northern Ireland and Stranraer, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Limavady to Stranraer. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limavady Bus Station to Stranraer via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, York Street, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 7h 15m.

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