There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle 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 46m£77–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
9h 37m£34–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 4mDrive 166.1 mi
- Drive from South Shields to Stranraercar 166.1 mi
3h 16m£42–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Stranraer is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from South Shields to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Port Rodie via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Stranraer via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between South Shields and Stranraer is 281 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Shields to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from South Shields to Stranraer, including transfers.
South Shields to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from South Shields to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 37m.
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 Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Port Rodie via Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 37m.
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
South Shields to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
South Shields to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Stranraer is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from South Shields to Stranraer.
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