Stranraer to Isle of Man ferry when did it stop?

Robert2009

I was thinking of going to the Isle of Man if my holiday abroad is cancelled.

30 years ago I went to the Isle of Man on the Stranraer to Isle of Man ferry.

I got a train from Glasgow to Stranraer and walked onto the ferry.

I have just found out that there is no longer a Stranraer to Isle of Man ferry, when did it stop?

And how do I get to the Isle of Man now without flying?

Rob

KeithP

This website may help.

wealdroam

Perhaps this thread should be in The Money Savers Arms. :beer:

[Deleted User]

Hi,

don't think that there ever was a full time IoM ferry service from Stranraer, the Waverly paddle steamer used to do a trip once or twice a year.

arnie&caseysma!

Hi Rob,
I think I remember the ferry running, maybe a trip once a week? Can't quite remember but I don't think it has gone in the last 20 years. Can't be of anymore help than that sorry. Nowadays you would have to get across to Ireland/Northern Ireland and then go from there I think, unless you fly it, whichever would be more convenient (probably when i re-read the OP!)

Torry_Quine

I can remember getting the ferry from Stranraer in 1987 to the Isle of Man and was just thinking recently that it's a shame it's stopped. It definately wasn't overnight though.

scottish_mags

I remember going to the Isle of Man by ferry - it was for the T.T. races......many years ago !!!! However, you can go from Liverpool or Heysham.
Alternatively...Scotland has some truly
beautiful Islands and scenery:)