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

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 39m
    £84–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 8m
    £26–36

  3. Train, bus

    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 40m

  4. Drive  192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Stranraercar car 192.5 mi
    3h 35m
    £48–69

Blackpool to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 8m.

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