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

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

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  1. Train, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Wigtowntaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    £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
    £49–256

  3. Bus, car ferry

    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
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Parkbus bus 416
    9h 23m

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to York Streettrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Parkbus bus 416
    9h 27m

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  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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 York Street, 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 bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Park via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 23m.

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