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There are 11 ways to get from Bedford to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 32m
    £178–376

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    12h 10m
    £84–199

  3. Drive 356.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Stranraercar car 356.4 mi
    6h 15m
    £87–126

  4. Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 53m
    £97–240

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central 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 49m

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    12h 1m

  7. Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 46m
    £91–252

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 14m
    £144–452

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 48m
    £151–454

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 2m
    £110–300

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 13m
    £93–227

Bedford to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Stranraer via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via Milton Keynes Coachway and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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