There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 4m£83–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 10m£28–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
5h 8mDrive 119.3 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Stranraercar 119.3 mi
2h 16m£29–42
Penrith to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Stranraer is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Penrith and Stranraer is 219 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Penrith to Stranraer, including transfers.
Penrith to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.
Penrith to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Stranraer is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Port Rodie via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Penrith to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Stranraer is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Penrith to Stranraer.
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