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How to get fromLondonderry to Wigtownby train, car ferry, taxi, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Londonderry to Wigtown by train, car ferry, taxi, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Train, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Wigtowntaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    £177–412

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Londonderry to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Wigtowncar car
    4h 8m
    £50–257

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Hole-in-the-Wallbus bus 500
    9h 51m

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Larne Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Parkbus bus 416
    9h 53m

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Altnagelvin Hospital Glenshane Road to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus bus 212
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Stance 1bus bus 359
    12h 13m

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  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Wigtown. However, you can take the train to Yorkgate, take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then take the taxi to Wigtown. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derry-Londonderry to Park via Yorkgate, Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Hole-in-the-Wall, and Hole-in-the-wall in around 9h 51m.

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