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How to get fromBowness-on-Windermere to Stranraerby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Stranraer by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from car park to Rail Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 5m

  2. Drive 146.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Stranraercar car 146.2 mi
    2h 48m
    £36–52

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 9m
    £100–191

  4. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 26m

Bowness-on-Windermere to Stranraer by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Bowness-on-Windermere, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St Martins Church to Stranraer via Bus Rail Interchange, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 9m.

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