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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Thirsk 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
    7h 2m
    £130–259

  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 Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    11h 39m
    £45–72

  3. Drive  194.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Thirskcar car 194.3 mi
    3h 33m
    £49–70

  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 Thornabytrain train
    4. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Yorktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    10h 56m

  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 Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 30X / ...
    11h 20m

Stranraer to Thirsk by bus

Calendar55Weekly Buses
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Thirsk via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Thirsk in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 11h 39m.

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