There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Doncaster 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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain
7h 6m£97–253Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
10h 47m£45–75Drive 241.3 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Doncastercar 241.3 mi
4h 16m£60–87Bus, 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 Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
8h 22mBus, 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 Doncastertrain
8h 40m
Stranraer to Doncaster by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Doncaster is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Doncaster is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Doncaster. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Doncaster via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Stranraer and Doncaster is 383 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Doncaster without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £95 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Stranraer to Doncaster, including transfers.
Stranraer to Doncaster bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Doncaster train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Doncaster is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £95 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Doncaster, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Doncaster via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 10h 47m.
- 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Doncaster bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Doncaster train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Doncaster is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Stranraer to Doncaster.
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