What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Stranraer is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Stranraer is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Stranraer via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Chester to Stranraer?

The distance between Chester and Stranraer is 246 miles. The road distance is 240.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chester to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Chester to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Stranraer bus from?

Chester to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Stranraer train from?

Chester to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Chester to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Chester to Stranraer is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £180 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Chester to Stranraer bus arrive?

Chester to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Stranraer train arrive?

Chester to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Stranraer is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Chester to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Stranraer?

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 179+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Chester to Stranraer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
7h 27m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 28m
£43–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 32m
£47–66
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
14h 13m
£73–247
Drive 239.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Stranraer239.5 mi
4h 14m
£59–85

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Stranraer.

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Distance: 244.7 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Marine Gardens via Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 14h 13m.

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