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

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool 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 35m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 5m
    £36–67

  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 35m
    £108–217

  4. Drive 192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Stranraercar car 192.5 mi
    3h 34m
    £47–68

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Squarebus bus 42
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 56m

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  • Distance: 217.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Port Rodie via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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