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How to get fromStranraer to Bowness-on-Solwayby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Bowness-on-Solway by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the taxi from Annan to Bowness-on-Solwaytaxi taxi
    4h 9m

  2. Drive 112.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Bowness-on-Solwaycar car 112.8 mi
    2h 12m
    £28–40

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Annantrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Annan to Bowness-on-Solwaytaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    £127–198

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  • Distance: 122.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Bowness-on-Solway, England?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Bowness-on-Solway. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, walk to Dumfries, take the train to Annan, then take the taxi to Bowness-on-Solway. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kilmarnock, take the train to Annan, then take the taxi to Bowness-on-Solway.

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