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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Halifax 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 Central to Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train
    7h 4m
    £116–236

  2. Drive 207.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Halifaxcar car 207.3 mi
    4h 5m
    £51–73

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    10h 5m

  4. Bus, train via Preston

    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 Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train
    7h 6m

  5. 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 Leedstrain train
    8h 18m

Stranraer to Halifax by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Halifax via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Godley Bridge via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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