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How to get fromAltrincham to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Altrincham to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 43m
    £113–231

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 43m
    £44–79

  3. Train, bus via Warrington Bank Quay Station

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 52m

  4. Drive 223.5 mi

    1. Drive from Altrincham to Stranraercar car 223.5 mi
    3h 56m
    £55–79

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 12m

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  • Distance: 326.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Altrincham to Stranraer via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Port Rodie via Chester Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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