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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 7m
    £104–238

  2. Drive 159 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Stranraercar car 159 mi
    2h 55m
    £39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Club 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 43m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 16m
    £55–127

  5. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Club to John Dobson Streetbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 27m

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  • Distance: 328.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Port Rodie via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 16m.

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