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

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There are 3 ways to get from Skipton to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton 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 57m

  2. Drive 186.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skipton to Stranraercar car 186.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £46–66

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 8m
    £120–226

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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Stranraer via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 8m.

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