There are 4 ways to get from Darlington to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 43m£100–199Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Stranraercar 172.5 mi
3h 21m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 25m£48–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 11m
Darlington to Stranraer by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Stranraer is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Darlington and Stranraer is 306 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Darlington to Stranraer, including transfers.
Darlington to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Darlington to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 25m.
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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 25m.
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Darlington to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Darlington to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Stranraer is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Darlington to Stranraer.
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