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How to get fromStranraer to Sunderlandby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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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 Newcastletrain train
    5h 59m
    £94–224

  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 Interchangebus bus Ukn10 / ...
    7h 58m
    £32–59

  3. Drive 169.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Sunderlandcar car 169.9 mi
    3h 13m
    £42–60

  4. Train, fly

    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 Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    7h 24m
    £101–242

  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 Sunderlandtrain train
    6h 44m

Stranraer to Sunderland by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Sunderland via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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