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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chorley 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 35m
    £81–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 27m
    £29–57

  3. 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
    6h 36m

  4. Drive  197.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chorley to Stranraercar car 197.8 mi
    3h 29m
    £49–71

Chorley to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chorley to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 27m.

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