There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 15m£123–308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
12h 9m£46–163Train, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 54mDrive 259.2 mi
- Drive from Retford to Stranraercar 259.2 mi
4h 35m£64–93Train, bus
- Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 22m
Retford to Stranraer by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Stranraer is to bus which costs £45 - £170 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Stranraer is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Port Rodie via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Stranraer via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Retford and Stranraer is 400 miles. The road distance is 260.7 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £120 - £310.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Retford to Stranraer, including transfers.
Retford to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Retford to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Retford to Stranraer is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £120 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Retford to Stranraer via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Port Rodie via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 9m.
Train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Retford to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Stranraer is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Retford to Stranraer.
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