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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Bangor is to car ferry and drive which costs £30 - £240 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Bangor is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Bangor?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Bangor?

The distance between Stranraer and Bangor is 79 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Bangor without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Stranraer to Bangor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Bangor bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Bangor bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bangor?

There are 1188+ hotels available in Bangor.

Stranraer to Bangor - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Bangor by car ferry, car, busferry, or train

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Bangorcar
2h 53m
£34–235
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5h 10m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
4h 15m
£54–259

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Distance: 78.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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