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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 17m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 35m
    £56–99

  3. Drive  239.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Stranraercar car 239.5 mi
    4h 17m
    £60–86

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 19m
    £120–198

  5. Steam train, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester 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 2m

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  • Distance: 244.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Stranraer via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 19m.

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