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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Stranraer is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Stranraer?

The distance between Whitehaven and Stranraer is 151 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Whitehaven to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Stranraer train from?

Whitehaven to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Stranraer train arrive?

Whitehaven to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Stranraer is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Whitehaven to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 209+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Whitehaven to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 2m
Drive 138.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Stranraercar 138.5 mi
2h 40m
£34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 16m
£86–186
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 42m

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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 16m.

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