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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston 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 8m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 16m
    £41–123

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 9m
    £120–227

  4. Drive 205.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Stranraercar car 205.8 mi
    3h 51m
    £51–73

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 16m

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  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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 16m.

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