There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Burnley 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
6h 33m£108–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 49m£40–71Bus, 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 Skiptontrain
8h 36mDrive 194.6 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Burnleycar 194.6 mi
3h 40m£48–69Bus, train via Preston
- 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 Prestontrain
6h 56m
Stranraer to Burnley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Burnley is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Burnley is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Stranraer and Burnley is 314 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Stranraer to Burnley, including transfers.
Stranraer to Burnley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Burnley is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Burnley Manchester Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Mechanics Institute via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 49m.
- 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
- £26–50
- 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 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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
- £55–90
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.lumo.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/
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Burnley bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Burnley is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Stranraer to Burnley.
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