There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 59m£85–158Drive 127.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Cumbriacar 127.7 mi
2h 23m£32–45Bus, train via Carlisle
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
6h 3mBus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 14m
Stranraer to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Cumbria is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Stranraer and Cumbria is 225 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Stranraer to Cumbria, including transfers.
Stranraer to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Cumbria is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Stranraer to Cumbria.
There are 3394+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Pooley Bridge Inn via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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