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

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There are 5 ways to get from Burnley 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 49m
    £86–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 1m
    £43–78

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ormerod Road to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    2. Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 43m

  4. Drive  194.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burnley to Stranraercar car 194.9 mi
    3h 41m
    £48–70

  5. 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
    7h 13m

Burnley to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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