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 15m£112–208Drive 162.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Ulverstoncar 162.5 mi
3h 10m£40–58Bus, train via Carlisle
- 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kioskbus X6 / ...
6h 40mBus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kioskbus X6 / ...
6h 56m
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 15m.
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 15m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lockerbie to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lancaster to Ulverston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Kiosk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Kiosk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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