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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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    8h 39m
    £107–251

  2. Drive 158.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Barnard Castlecar car 158.7 mi
    2h 54m
    £39–56

  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 Newcastletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Clubbus bus X21
    9h 45m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    10h 36m
    £51–121

  5. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 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 Clubbus bus X21
    11h 31m

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  • Distance: 327.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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, Edinburgh Waverley, Darlington, and Tubwell Row in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Galgate - Stand B via Buchanan Bus Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 10h 36m.

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