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How to get fromStranraer to Coleraineby car ferry, car, train, or busferry

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Colerainecar car
    3h 6m
    £38–240

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain train Re / ...
    6h 13m
    £19–26

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain train Re / ...
    5h 20m
    £74–284

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  • Distance: 91.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Coleraine. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Coleraine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Coleraine via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, and York Street in around 5h 20m.

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