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How to get fromStranraer to Kirkby Stephenby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Kirkby Stephen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    best
    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 bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    6h 25m

  2. Drive  143.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Kirkby Stephencar car 143.5 mi
    2h 38m
    £36–52

  3. Train

    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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    7h 7m
    £78–157

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    6h 35m

  5. Bus, train #2

    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 Kirkby Stephentrain train
    6h 56m

  6. Bus, train #3

    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 bus from Bus Station to Costa Coffeebus bus 563
    7h 10m

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  • Distance: 154.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kirkby Stephen, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Pennine Hotel via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Carlisle, Kirkby Stephen, and Rail Station in around 7h 7m.

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