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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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    8h 17m
    £137–307

  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 West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    11h 50m
    £43–74

  3. Bus, train via Leeds

    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 bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    11h 9m

  4. Drive 234.5 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Scarboroughcar car 234.5 mi
    4h 45m
    £58–83

  5. 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 33m

Stranraer to Scarborough by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Scarborough via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to West Square Stop V via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 50m.

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