There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Morecambe by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
4h 58m£82–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
7h 44m£25–36Bus, 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 Lancastertrain
4h 59mDrive 168.5 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Morecambecar 168.5 mi
3h 8m£43–62
Stranraer to Morecambe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Morecambe is to Bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Morecambe is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Morecambe. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at County Garage via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Morecambe. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Lancaster via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Stranraer and Morecambe is 270 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Morecambe without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Stranraer to Morecambe, including transfers.
Stranraer to Morecambe bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Morecambe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Morecambe is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Morecambe, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Lancaster via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to County Garage via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 7h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- 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
- £55–90
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Morecambe bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Morecambe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Morecambe is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Stranraer to Morecambe.
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