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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 20m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 34m
    £39–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 15m

  4. Drive 207.6 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Stranraercar car 207.6 mi
    4h 6m
    £51–73

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 25m
    £113–230

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  • Distance: 243.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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