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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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 43m

  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 40m
    £39–72

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 48m
    £120–232

  4. Drive 219.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Stranraercar car 219.3 mi
    3h 56m
    £53–77

  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

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  • Distance: 231.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Stranraer via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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