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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Whitehaventrain train
    5h 44m

  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 Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    8h 20m
    £33–55

  3. Train

    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 Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train
    5h 54m
    £89–196

  4. Drive 137.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Whitehavencar car 137.9 mi
    2h 40m
    £34–49

  5. Bus, train via Main Street

    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 bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus bus 600
    6h 51m

Stranraer to Whitehaven by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Whitehaven via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 8h 20m.

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