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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Carrickfergus is to car ferry which costs £28 - £230 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Carrickfergus is to car ferry which takes 2h 29m and costs £28 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Carrickfergus. 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 2m.

Is there a direct ferry between Stranraer and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct ferry from Stranraer to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Stranraer and Carrickfergus is 56 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Carrickfergus without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Stranraer to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Carrickfergus bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1205+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Carrickfergus by car ferry or busferry

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 29m
£28–227
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
5h 2m
Car ferry via Carrickfergus
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3h 5m
£47–248

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Distance: 55.3 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Carrickfergus, 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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