What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to York?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to York is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to York?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to York is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to York. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Micklegate via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and York?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to York. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at York via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Stranraer to York?

The distance between Stranraer and York is 350 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to York without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to York without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £110 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to York?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Stranraer to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to York bus from?

Stranraer to York bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to York train from?

Stranraer to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to York?

The best way to get from Stranraer to York is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Stranraer to York bus arrive?

Stranraer to York bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stranraer to York train arrive?

Stranraer to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to York is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Stranraer to York.

How do I get a train ticket from Stranraer to York?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
6h 16m
£112–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
9h 48m
£42–69
Drive 216 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Yorkcar 216 mi
3h 55m
£54–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain
7h 17m
Bus, train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Thornabytrain
4. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Yorktrain
9h 4m

Stranraer to York by train and foot

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 348.3 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to York via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Micklegate via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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