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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambleside to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 3m

  2. Drive 141.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Stranraercar car 141.7 mi
    2h 40m
    £35–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 22m
    £100–191

  4. Line 555 bus, bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    5. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 7m

Ambleside to Stranraer by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Stranraer via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 22m.

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