What is the cheapest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester-le-Street and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Front Street and arriving at Port Rodie via John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Chester-le-Street and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Chester-Le-Street and arriving at Stranraer via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer?

The distance between Chester-le-Street and Stranraer is 278 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £75 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester-le-Street to Stranraer bus from?

Chester-le-Street to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Chester-le-Street to Stranraer train from?

Chester-le-Street to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Chester-le-Street to Stranraer bus arrive?

Chester-le-Street to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chester-le-Street to Stranraer train arrive?

Chester-le-Street to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester-le-Street to Stranraer is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester-le-Street to Stranraer?

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Chester-le-Street to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 35m
£76–181
Bus
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1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
9h 10m
£33–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 53m
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester-le-Street to Stranraercar 164.4 mi
3h 6m
£41–59

Chester-le-Street to Stranraer by train and foot

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Distance: 276.8 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front Street to Port Rodie via John Dobson Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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

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

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