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How to get fromStranraer to Lake District (Land)by bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Lake District (Land) 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 Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    6h 1m

  2. Drive 135.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Lake District (Land)car car 135.7 mi
    2h 52m
    £33–48

  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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 2m
    £89–163

  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 Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 12m

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  • Distance: 152.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Lake District (Land), England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to National Trust car park via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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