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How to get fromSouth Shields to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 4m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 19m
    £35–66

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 20m
    £93–223

  4. Drive 166 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Stranraercar car 166 mi
    3h 15m
    £41–59

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  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Stranraer via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Port Rodie via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 19m.

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