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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster 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 37m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 44m
    £40–69

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 37m
    £91–164

  4. Drive  171.5 mi

    1. Drive from Heysham to Stranraercar car 171.5 mi
    3h 4m
    £43–62

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 55m

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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Towers to Stranraer via Bus Station, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Towers to Port Rodie via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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