There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
6h 24m£104–212Drive 196.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Lytham St Annescar 196.9 mi
3h 39m£48–70Bus, 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 Prestontrain
6h 25mBus
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 38m
Stranraer to Lytham St Annes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Fylde Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Ansdell & Fairhaven via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Stranraer and Lytham St Annes is 305 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes, including transfers.
Stranraer to Lytham St Annes bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Lytham St Annes, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Ansdell & Fairhaven via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Fylde Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Lytham St Annes bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Lytham St Annes train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Lytham St Annes is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Stranraer to Lytham St Annes.
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