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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 39m
    £88–223

  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
    £33–62

  3. Train, bus

    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 44m

  4. Drive  167.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Stranraercar car 167.8 mi
    3h 19m
    £42–60

Sunderland to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Stranraer via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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