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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven 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 2m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 51m
    £32–58

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven 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 19m
    £88–193

  4. Drive 138.5 mi

    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Stranraercar car 138.5 mi
    2h 39m
    £34–49

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 26m

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  • Distance: 149.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Port Rodie via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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