There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Thirsk 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 Yorktrain
6h 59m£118–245Bus
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 Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
11h 37m£45–72Drive 194.3 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Thirskcar 194.3 mi
3h 33m£49–70Bus, train
- 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 Thornabytrain
- Take the train from Thornaby to Thirsktrain
8h 38m
Stranraer to Thirsk by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Thirsk is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Thirsk is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Thirsk via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Stranraer and Thirsk is 372 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £110 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Stranraer to Thirsk, including transfers.
Stranraer to Thirsk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Thirsk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Thirsk is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 37m.
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, and York in around 6h 59m. 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 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
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Thirsk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Thirsk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Thirsk is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Stranraer to Thirsk.
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