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

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There are 4 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 23m

  2. Drive 213.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St Helens to Stranraercar car 213.9 mi
    3h 47m
    £53–76

  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 55m
    £122–221

  4. 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

St Helens to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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 55m.

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