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There are 11 ways to get from Stranraer to Bedford by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    8h 41m
    £151–318

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 595 / ...
    11h 13m
    £68–130

  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 Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Central station to St Paul's Squarebus bus C1 / ...
    9h 41m

  4. Drive  356.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Bedfordcar car 356.2 mi
    6h 14m
    £88–127

  5. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    5h 37m
    £85–204

  6. Bus, train via Nottingham

    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 Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    11h 29m

  7. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    6h 33m
    £139–419

  8. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    4. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain train
    7h 8m
    £142–407

  9. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    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 Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    7h 6m
    £91–241

  10. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train
    6h 51m
    £101–237

  11. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain train
    8h 10m
    £88–208

Stranraer to Bedford by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 11h 13m.

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