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How to get fromLondonderry to Stranraerby car, car ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Londonderry to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3h 39m
    £43–248

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    8h 1m
    £27–60

  3. Train, car ferry via Larne

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    6h 27m
    £62–271

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    7h 45m
    £29–66

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Londonderry to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Stranraer. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can take a train from Londonderry to Stranraer via York Street, Larne Harbour, Larne, and Cairnryan in around 6h 27m.

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