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

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There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 46m
    £108–174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 25m
    £37–58

  3. Drive  172.5 mi

    1. Drive from Darlington to Stranraercar car 172.5 mi
    3h 21m
    £43–62

  4. Train

    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 53m
    £98–198

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    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 bus

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darlington to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 53m.

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