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There are 10 ways to get from Stranraer to Nottingham 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 Nottinghamtrain train
    9h 24m
    £148–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    12h 5m
    £66–116

  3. Drive  283.7 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Nottinghamcar car 283.7 mi
    5h 6m
    £70–101

  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 Nottinghamtrain train
    6h 56m
    £92–191

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    9h 29m

  6. 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 Nottinghamtrain train
    9h 32m

  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 Nottinghamtrain train
    7h 27m
    £118–241

  8. 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 Nottinghamtrain train
    8h 20m
    £110–248

  9. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to East Midlands Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane BHD - EMA
    8h 34m
    £67–197

  10. 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 Nottinghamtrain train
    7h 59m
    £170–461

Stranraer to Nottingham by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Nottingham via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 5m.

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