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How to get fromBarrow in Furness to Stranraerby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    6h 59m
    £45–142

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    9h 25m
    £39–78

  3. Drive 171 mi

    1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Stranraercar171 mi
    3h 24m
    £43–62

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
    8h 7m
    £56–83

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus358 / ...
    9h 13m
    £47–87

Barrow in Furness to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Stranraer via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 59m.

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