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How to get fromManchester Piccadilly Station to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 48m

  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
    7h 54m
    £42–78

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 9m
    £109–227

  4. Drive 219.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Stranraercar car 219.2 mi
    3h 55m
    £54–77

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 7m

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Port Rodie via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 54m.

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