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How to get fromStranraer to Leicesterby train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Stranraer to Leicester by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    9h 3m
    £135–254

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 15m
    £39–61

  3. Drive  308.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Leicestercar car 308.2 mi
    5h 29m
    £78–112

  4. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    6h 37m
    £83–177

  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 Chesterfieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain train
    10h 5m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    13h 20m
    £71–126

  7. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    6h 51m
    £105–223

  8. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
    7h 7m
    £154–466

  9. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    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 Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    8h 1m
    £101–234

  10. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    4. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    8h 20m
    £110–254

  11. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BHD - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    9h 19m
    £89–215

  12. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train
    8h 36m
    £122–248

Stranraer to Leicester by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Leicester via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Leeds Cultural Stop C in around 12h 15m.

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