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

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Portadowncar car
    3h 11m
    £37–238

  2. 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 Portadowntrain train Ic / ...
    4h 52m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Portadowntrain train Ic / ...
    4h 18m
    £52–256

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Portadown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 88.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Portadown. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Portadown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Portadown via Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Grand Central in around 4h 52m.

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