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How to get fromStranraer to Barnard Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    8h 6m
    £94–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    10h 36m
    £33–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Darlingtontrain train
    9h 17m

  4. Drive  158.7 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Barnard Castlecar car 158.7 mi
    2h 54m
    £40–58

  5. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus bus X21
    11h 53m

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  • Distance: 328.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Barnard Castle, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Galgate - Stand B via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Darlington, and Tubwell Row in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Galgate - Stand B via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 10h 36m.

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