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Compare ferry for Belfast to Stranraer
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Stranraer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $82, while a ferry costs an average of $82.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Travel optionsfrom Belfast to Stranraer
How to get from Belfast to Stranraer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Belfast to Stranraer is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P&O Irish Sea4:00 AM2h00Larne Port6:00 AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)$2281One-way0 transfers
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P&O Irish Sea4:00 AM2h00Larne Port6:00 AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)$2281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P&O Irish Sea4:00 AM2h00Larne Port6:00 AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)$2281One-way0 transfers
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Stena Line11:30 PM2h22Port of Belfast1:52 AMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)$2331One-way0 transfers
Stena Line3:20 AM2h22Port of Belfast5:42 AMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)$2331One-way0 transfers
P&O Irish Sea4:00 PM2h00Larne Port6:00 PMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)$2391One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Belfast to Stranraer
Travel to Stranraer easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to Stranraer.

- Around 9 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and Stranraer as scheduled services by ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries).
- Travel with Stena Line, P&O Ferries, P&O Irish Sea to go to Stranraer by ferry.
- 9 direct ferries per day with Stena Line, P&O Ferries, P&O Irish Sea.
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