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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle 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 15m
    £73–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 25m
    £29–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 18m

  4. Drive  157.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Stranraercar car 157.1 mi
    3h 1m
    £39–56

Gateshead to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 25m.

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