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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York 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
    7h 4m
    £115–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 27m
    £42–73

  3. Drive  216.5 mi

    1. Drive from York to Stranraercar car 216.5 mi
    3h 56m
    £54–78

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 16m

  5. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 58m

York to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from York to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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