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

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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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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Larne to Portstewartcar car
    3h 11m
    £38–241

  2. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain train Re / ...
    5h 41m
    £59–266

  3. 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 Colerainetrain train Re / ...
    6h 39m

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Portstewart.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 41m.

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