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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton 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 29m

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 15m
    £29–57

  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 54m
    £84–178

  4. Drive  206.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Stranraercar car 206.5 mi
    3h 44m
    £51–74

  5. Line 125 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 13m

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  • Distance: 220.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 15m.

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