There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Macclesfield by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 52m£127–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 8m£47–87Drive 237.5 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Macclesfieldcar 237.5 mi
4h 9m£58–83Train, fly
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
7h 9m£106–214Bus, 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 7mBus, train via Crewe
- 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 Crewetrain
8h 8m
Stranraer to Macclesfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Macclesfield via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Stranraer and Macclesfield is 340 miles. The road distance is 238.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Stranraer to Macclesfield, including transfers.
Stranraer to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Macclesfield is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Macclesfield, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Macclesfield via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Carlisle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Macclesfield bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Macclesfield is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Stranraer to Macclesfield.
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