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How to get fromBarnard Castle to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 15m
    £97–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 16m
    £35–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 16m

  4. Drive  159 mi

    1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Stranraercar car 159 mi
    2h 55m
    £40–58

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 56m

Barnard Castle to Stranraer by bus, foot, and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Stranraer via Tubwell Row, Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Stranraer Port Rodie via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 16m.

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