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How to get fromStranraer to Blackburnby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Blackburn 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 Prestontrain train
    6h
    £103–210

  2. Drive 195.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Blackburncar car 195.5 mi
    3h 30m
    £48–69

  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 Prestontrain train
    6h 2m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 14m

  5. Bus, train via Bus Station

    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 bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    8h 14m

Stranraer to Blackburn by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Blackburn via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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