There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car
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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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain
7h 56m£120–298Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Bus Stationbus 350
12h 37m£52–104Drive 259.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Scunthorpecar 259.9 mi
4h 38m£64–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpetrain
9h 11mBus, train via Leeds
- 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 Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
9h 19m
Stranraer to Scunthorpe by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Scunthorpe is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Scunthorpe via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Stranraer and Scunthorpe is 406 miles. The road distance is 261.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £120 - £300.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Stranraer to Scunthorpe, including transfers.
Stranraer to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Scunthorpe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £120 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Scunthorpe, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Scunthorpe via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Doncaster in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Hull Interchange in around 12h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Scunthorpe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Scunthorpe is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Stranraer to Scunthorpe.
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