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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Portstewart is to bus and ferry and train which costs £22 - £30 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Portstewart is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £250.

How far is it from Stranraer to Portstewart?

The distance between Stranraer and Portstewart is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Portstewart without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 5h 51m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Stranraer to Portstewart, including transfers.

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

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Drive from Larne to Portstewartcar
3h 11m
£39–241
Bus and ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Colerainetrain Re / ...
6h 44m
£23–30
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain Re / ...
5h 51m
£78–288

Stranraer to Portstewart by bus, busferry, and train

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6h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.9 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Portstewart. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Portstewart. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer to Portstewart Promenade via Cairnryan, Larne, Larne Harbour, York Street, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 5h 51m.

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