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How to get fromNelson Station to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston 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 19m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 22m
    £45–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 21m

  4. Drive  190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Nelson Station to Stranraercar car 190.9 mi
    3h 37m
    £48–69

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nelson 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 21m
    £88–193

Nelson Station to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Port Rodie via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 22m.

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