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How to get fromStranraer (Station) to Carlisleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer (Station) to Carlisle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    3h 59m

  2. Drive 101.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer (Station) to Carlislecar car 101.1 mi
    1h 57m
    £25–36

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4h 4m
    £74–166

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 33m
    £27–51

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  • Distance: 110 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Stranraer (Station), Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Carlisle via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer (Station) to Halston Hotel via Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 33m.

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