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How to get fromSt Helens to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Lockerbietrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 26m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 25m
    £45–89

  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
    6h 59m
    £115–221

  4. Drive 213.9 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Stranraercar car 213.9 mi
    3h 47m
    £52–75

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 56m

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  • Distance: 228.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Stranraer via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Port Rodie via Newton-le-Willows Interchange, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 25m.

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