There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Bradford by train, bus, or car
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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 Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
7h 17m£119–241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
9h 6m£41–78Bus, train via Leeds City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
8h 21mDrive 203.6 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Bradfordcar 203.6 mi
3h 54m£50–72Bus, 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 Shipleytrain
7h 37m
Stranraer to Bradford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Bradford is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Bradford is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Bradford station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Bradford Interchange via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Stranraer and Bradford is 343 miles. The road distance is 204.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Bradford without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £110 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Stranraer to Bradford, including transfers.
Stranraer to Bradford bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Bradford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Bradford is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Bradford, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Bradford Interchange via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Shipley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Bradford bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Bradford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Bradford is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Stranraer to Bradford.
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