There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Bury by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 39m£86–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 28m£43–73Bus, 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 Boltontrain
7h 3mDrive 206.1 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Burycar 206.1 mi
4h 3m£51–74
Stranraer to Bury by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Bury is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Bury is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Bury. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Bury Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Bury. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Bolton via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Stranraer and Bury is 317 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Bury without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Stranraer to Bury, including transfers.
Stranraer to Bury bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Bury train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Bury is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Bury, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Arthur Street via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Preston, Bolton, and Bolton Interchange in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bury Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Bury bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Bury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Bury is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Stranraer to Bury.
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