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 23m£87–160Drive 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 / ...
5h 29mBus, 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 / ...
5h 40m
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 23m.
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 23m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 3423+ 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 23m.
- 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
- £25–50
- 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/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.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/
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