What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Larne Port?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Larne Port is to car ferry which costs £40 - £240 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Larne Port?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Larne Port is to car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Larne Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Larne Port. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arriving at Larne Methodist Church via Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Bridge Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct ferry between Stranraer and Larne Port?

No, there is no direct ferry from Stranraer to Larne Port. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Larne Port?

The distance between Stranraer and Larne Port is 44 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Larne Port without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Larne Port without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Larne Port?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Stranraer to Larne Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Larne Port bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Larne Port bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Larne Port?

There are 242+ hotels available in Larne Port.

Stranraer to Larne Port - 2 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Stranraer to Larne Port by car ferry or busferry

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Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 9m
£41–239
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
6h 5m

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Distance: 43.4 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Larne Port, 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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