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How to get fromStranraer to Portaferryby car ferry, car, busferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Portaferry by car ferry, car, busferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Portaferrycar car
    3h 16m
    £38–240

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Portaferry Squarebus bus 10
    6h 54m
    £13–15

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Belfast to Portaferrytaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    £161–213

Stranraer to Portaferry by bus, busferry, and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Portaferry. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Portaferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Portaferry Square via Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Wellington Place, Custom House Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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