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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    4h 4m

  2. Drive 100.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Stranraercar car 100.8 mi
    1h 57m
    £25–36

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4h 44m
    £73–166

  4. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    4h 39m

Carlisle to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 4h 44m.

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