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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Stranraer is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 16m.

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 16m 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 Stranraer Port Rodie via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

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 21m.

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 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 Arriva UK, 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 12h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £170 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Chester to Stranraer bus arrive?

Chester to Stranraer bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G 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 16m 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 197+ 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 Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 18m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 21m
£42–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
12h 38m
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
14h 18m
£80–113
Drive 239.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Stranraercar 239.5 mi
4h 16m
£59–85

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Stranraer.

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Distance: 244.6 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Stranraer Port Rodie via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Port Rodie via Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Belfast, Cairnryan, and Stena Terminal in around 14h 18m.

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