There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 9m£104–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
9h 23m£40–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 9mDrive 205.8 mi
- Drive from Southport to Stranraercar 205.8 mi
3h 51m£52–74Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 18m
Southport to Stranraer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southport to Stranraer is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Southport to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Stranraer via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Southport and Stranraer is 323 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.
The best way to get from Southport to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Southport to Stranraer, including transfers.
Southport to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Southport to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Southport to Stranraer is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Southport, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Southport to Stranraer via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Port Rodie via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- 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
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Southport to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Southport to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Stranraer is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Southport to Stranraer.
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