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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington 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 42m
    £104–237

  2. Drive 172.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Stranraercar car 172.5 mi
    3h 21m
    £42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 25m
    £55–128

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington 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

Darlington to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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