There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Durham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Durhamtrain
6h 12m£89–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 8m£22–32Bus, 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 Newcastletrain
6h 13mDrive 163.4 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Durhamcar 163.4 mi
3h 12m£42–60
Stranraer to Durham by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Durham is to Bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Durham. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Durham. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Durham via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Stranraer and Durham is 284 miles. The road distance is 164.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Stranraer to Durham, including transfers.
Stranraer to Durham bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Durham is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Durham, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Durham via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Interchange in around 9h 8m.
- 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
- £15–26
- 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
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- 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
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Durham bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Durham is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Stranraer to Durham.
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