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How to get fromStranraer to Londonderryby car ferry, car, train, busferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Londonderry by car ferry, car, train, busferry, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Londonderrycar car
    3h 39m
    £43–247

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain train Re / ...
    7h 25m
    £31–67

  3. Car ferry, train via Larne

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain train Re / ...
    6h 21m
    £78–290

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus bus 212 / ...
    6h 27m

  5. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re / ...
    7h 7m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 113.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Londonderry. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Londonderry via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, and York Street in around 6h 21m.

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