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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 9m
    £72–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 40m
    £34–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle 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 16m

  4. Drive  155.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Stranraercar car 155.9 mi
    2h 59m
    £39–56

Newcastle upon Tyne to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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