What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Portrush is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £13 - £15 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Portrush is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Portrush?

The distance between Stranraer and Portrush is 96 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Portrush without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 31m and costs £75 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Portrush?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Stranraer to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Portrush bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Portrush bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 681+ hotels available in Portrush.

Stranraer to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Portrushcar
3h 12m
£38–241
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
7h 52m
£13–15
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain Re / ...
6h 31m
£79–292

Stranraer to Portrush by bus, busferry, and foot

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Portrush. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Portrush. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Portrush via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, York Street, and Coleraine in around 6h 31m.

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