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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £30 - £240 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Belfast is to car ferry which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Belfast. 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 4h 16m.

Is there a direct ferry between Stranraer and Belfast?

No, there is no direct ferry from Stranraer to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Belfast?

The distance between Stranraer and Belfast is 67 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Belfast without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Stranraer to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 37m
£31–231
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4h 16m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
3h 31m
£48–250

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Distance: 66.8 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, 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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