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How to get fromChester-le-Street to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 32m
    £73–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 22m
    £22–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle 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 56m

  4. Drive  164.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chester-le-Street to Stranraercar car 164.4 mi
    3h 6m
    £42–60

Chester-le-Street to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Chester-le-Street, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester-Le-Street to Stranraer via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 22m.

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