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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Darlington 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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    5h 58m
    £99–239

  2. Drive 172.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Darlingtoncar car 172.1 mi
    3h 20m
    £42–61

  3. 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 Darlingtontrain train
    6h 39m

  4. Bus, train via Middlesbrough

    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 Middlesbroughtrain train
    8h 23m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    8h 45m
    £51–126

Stranraer to Darlington by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Darlington via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Dolphin Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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