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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Scunthorpe 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 Doncastertrain train
    8h 3m
    £102–266

  2. Drive  259.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Scunthorpecar car 259.9 mi
    4h 38m
    £65–93

  3. 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 bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain train
    9h 51m

  4. 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 train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train
    9h 19m

  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 Scunthorpetrain train
    9h 36m

Stranraer to Scunthorpe by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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 8h 3m.

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