There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Ulverston 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 Central to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
6h 14m£114–210Drive 162.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Ulverstoncar 162.5 mi
3h 10m£40–58Bus, 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 Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Ulverstontrain
6h 15mBus, train via Penrith
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bowness Pierbus 508
8h 38m
Stranraer to Ulverston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Ulverston is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Ulverston is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Ulverston via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Stranraer and Ulverston is 295 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Ulverston without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Stranraer to Ulverston, including transfers.
Stranraer to Ulverston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
Stranraer to Ulverston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Ulverston is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Stranraer to Ulverston.
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Ulverston, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Ulverston via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Ulverston
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Ulverston
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rail Station to Bowness Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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