What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Ballywalter?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Ballywalter is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £240 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Ballywalter?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Ballywalter is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Ballywalter?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Ballywalter. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Main Street via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Lanyon Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct ferry between Stranraer and Ballywalter?

No, there is no direct ferry from Stranraer to Ballywalter. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Belfast via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Ballywalter?

The distance between Stranraer and Ballywalter is 86 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Ballywalter without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Ballywalter without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Ballywalter?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Stranraer to Ballywalter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Ballywalter bus from?

Stranraer to Ballywalter bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Stranraer to Ballywalter bus arrive?

Stranraer to Ballywalter bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ballywalter?

There are 226+ hotels available in Ballywalter.

Stranraer to Ballywalter - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Ballywalter by car ferry, car, busferry, or bus

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Ballywaltercar
3h 5m
£36–237
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Main Streetbus 7 / ...
6h 41m
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4h 14m
£67–110

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–36 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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