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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 7m
    £113–226

  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 Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 27m
    £31–47

  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 Eaglescliffetrain train
    2. Take the train from Thornaby to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 32m

  5. Steam train, 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
    10h 6m

York to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 27m.

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