There are 5 ways to get from Doncaster to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster 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
7h 29m£123–293Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
11h 10m£43–158Drive 241.9 mi
- Drive from Doncaster to Stranraercar 241.9 mi
4h 17m£60–86Train, bus
- Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 9mTrain, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 21m
Doncaster to Stranraer by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Stranraer is to bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Stranraer is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Doncaster and Stranraer is 383 miles. The road distance is 243.4 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £120 - £300.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Doncaster to Stranraer, including transfers.
Doncaster to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Doncaster to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Stranraer is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £120 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 11h 10m.
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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 10m.
Train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Doncaster to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Doncaster to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Stranraer is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Doncaster to Stranraer.
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