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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster 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
    7h 35m
    £100–249

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 41m
    £45–79

  3. Drive  242 mi

    1. Drive from Doncaster to Stranraercar car 242 mi
    4h 17m
    £61–87

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 49m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 5m

Doncaster to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 41m.

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