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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotherham to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster 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
    8h 28m
    £123–309

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 13m
    £43–158

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 32m

  4. Drive  238.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rotherham to Stranraercar car 238.6 mi
    4h 44m
    £59–85

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 14m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 41m

Rotherham to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Stranraer via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 13m.

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