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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Bushmills is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £240 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Bushmills is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Bushmills?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Bushmills. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bushmills War Memorial via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Bushmills?

The distance between Stranraer and Bushmills is 93 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Bushmills without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 15m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Stranraer to Bushmills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Bushmills bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Bushmills bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bushmills?

There are 861+ hotels available in Bushmills.

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

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

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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 Bushmillscar
3h 9m
£38–240
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain Re / ...
6h 15m
£59–266
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorialbus 221
6h 43m

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Distance: 92.4 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Bushmills. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Bushmills. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Bushmills War Memorial via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, York Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 6h 15m.

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