There are 11 ways to get from Stranraer to Bedford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain
8h 42m£164–352Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
11h 13m£83–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus C1 / ...
9h 41mDrive 356.2 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Bedfordcar 356.2 mi
6h 14m£89–128Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
5h 37m£87–228Bus, train via Nottingham
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
11h 30mTrain, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
6h 37m£85–244Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain
6h 33m£147–472Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
- Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
7h 8m£141–422Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain
6h 55m£104–263Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
7h 47m£90–214
Stranraer to Bedford by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Bedford is to bus which costs £80 - £200 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Bedford is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Bedford via Ayr, Glasgow Central and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Stranraer and Bedford is 550 miles. The road distance is 358.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £160 - £360.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Stranraer to Bedford, including transfers.
Stranraer to Bedford bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Bedford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Bedford is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £160 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Bedford, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Bedford via Ayr, Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 11h 13m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Bedford bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Bedford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Bedford is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Stranraer to Bedford.
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