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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 41m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h
    £39–88

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 42m
    £82–183

  4. Drive  195.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Stranraercar car 195.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £49–70

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 56m

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  • Distance: 211.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Port Rodie via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h.

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