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How to get fromBarrow in Furness to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 58m

  2. Drive 171 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Stranraercar car 171 mi
    3h 25m
    £42–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 59m
    £117–219

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 10m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 7m

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  • Distance: 213.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Stranraer via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 59m.

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