There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Stranraer (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 44mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 27m£39–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 47mDrive 212.2 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Stranraer (Station)car 212.2 mi
4h 11m£53–76Train
- Take the train from Leeds 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 47m£123–244
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Stranraer (Station) is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Stranraer (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Stranraer (Station). However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Stranraer (Station). However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Leeds and Stranraer (Station) is 224 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Stranraer (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Leeds to Stranraer (Station), including transfers.
Leeds to Stranraer (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Stranraer (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Stranraer (Station) is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Stranraer (Station), Scotland?
You can take a train from Leeds to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Stranraer (Station) via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Stranraer (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Leeds to Stranraer (Station) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Stranraer (Station) is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Leeds to Stranraer (Station).
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