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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Stranraerby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stranraer by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 5m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 6m
    £42–82

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Stranraerrideshare rideshare 226.4 mi
    3h 55m

  4. Drive 226.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stranraercar car 226.4 mi
    3h 55m
    £55–80

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport 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 23m
    £118–234

  6. Train, bus via Warrington Bank Quay

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 43m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 241.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Manchester Airport to Port Rodie via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Airport to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 23m.

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