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How to get fromPortrush to Newton Stewartby car, car ferry, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Portrush to Newton Stewart by car, car ferry, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Portrush to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Newton Stewartcar car
    3h 34m
    £43–248

  2. Train, car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to York Streettrain train Re
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Cairnryan to Newton Stewarttaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    £104–325

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to York Streettrain train Re
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Centrebus bus 500
    8h 11m

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  • Distance: 116 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Newton Stewart, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Newton Stewart. However, you can drive to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Newton Stewart. Alternatively, you can take the train to Coleraine, 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 Newton Stewart.

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