There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Chesterfield by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Central to Chesterfieldtrain
8h 32m£139–227Drive 252.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Chesterfieldcar 252.9 mi
5h 2m£63–90Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180 / ...
12h 13m£64–111Train, fly
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfieldtrain
6h 56m£94–196Bus, train via Manchester
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
8h 52mBus, 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 Chesterfieldtrain
8h 53m
Stranraer to Chesterfield by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Chesterfield is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Chesterfield is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Donkey Derby via Buchanan Bus Station and Sheffield Interchange/D5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Chesterfield. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Chesterfield via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Warrington Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Stranraer and Chesterfield is 389 miles. The road distance is 254.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Chesterfield without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Stranraer to Chesterfield, including transfers.
Stranraer to Chesterfield bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Chesterfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Chesterfield is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Chesterfield, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Chesterfield via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Warrington Central in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Donkey Derby via Buchanan Bus Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/D5 in around 12h 13m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £23–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £23–80
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- 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 Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- 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 Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Warrington Central to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- National Express
- 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
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Chesterfield bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Chesterfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Chesterfield is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Stranraer to Chesterfield.
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