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How to get fromStranraer to Scarboroughby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Scarborough by train, bus, or car

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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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    7h 45m
    £124–253

  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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    12h 10m
    £42–69

  3. Drive  234.5 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Scarboroughcar car 234.5 mi
    4h 45m
    £59–84

  4. 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 Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain train
    9h 42m

  5. Bus, train, Steam 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 Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    11h 55m

Stranraer to Scarborough by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Scarborough via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Railway Station Stop V via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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