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How to get fromSunderland to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunderland to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 42m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 15m
    £35–66

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 55m
    £102–221

  4. Drive 167.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Stranraercar car 167.7 mi
    3h 18m
    £41–59

Sunderland to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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