There are 4 ways to get from Scotch Corner to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington 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
6h 49m£125–266Drive 170.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scotch Corner to Stranraercar 170.2 mi
3h 5m£42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 35m£73–156Train, bus
- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotch Corner to Stranraer is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Scotch Corner to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Corner to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotch Corner to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Scotch Corner and Stranraer is 316 miles. The road distance is 171.2 miles.
The best way to get from Scotch Corner to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £270.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Scotch Corner to Stranraer, including transfers.
Scotch Corner to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Scotch Corner to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Scotch Corner to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Scotch Corner, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Scotch Corner to Stranraer via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scotch Corner to Port Rodie via Dolphin Centre and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 35m.
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Scotch Corner to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotch Corner to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Corner to Stranraer is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Scotch Corner to Stranraer.
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