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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Chester 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    6h 45m
    £114–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    9h 25m
    £54–97

  3. Drive  239.7 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Chestercar car 239.7 mi
    4h 17m
    £60–86

  4. 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    6h 46m

  5. Bus, train, Steam 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 Chestertrain train
    9h 26m

Stranraer to Chester by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Chester via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 9h 25m.

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