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How to get fromStranraer (Station) to Dublinby car ferry, train, busferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer (Station) to Dublin by car ferry, train, busferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, train via Larne

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    6h 56m
    €90–350

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Busaras Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    7h 42m
    €12–14

  3. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    7h 14m
    €23–32

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    8h 5m
    €46–77

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Dublincar car
    4h 20m
    €66–327

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus 705x
    7h 29m
    €23–31

Stranraer (Station) to Dublin by foot, bus, busferry, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Stranraer (Station), Scotland and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer (Station) to Dublin. However, you can take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Dublin Connolly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer (Station) to Dublin Connolly via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Grand Central in around 7h 14m.

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