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There are 10 ways to get from Cheltenham to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 17m
    £79–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Lordswood Rdbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    13h 8m
    £48–105

  3. Drive 338.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Stranraercar car 338.4 mi
    5h 44m
    £82–118

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 14m
    £65–137

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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 23m

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 48m

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 59m
    £61–159

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 33m
    £83–175

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 18m
    £79–192

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 4m
    £99–314

Cheltenham to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Stranraer via Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Port Rodie via Arle Court Transport Hub, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 8m.

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