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

The cheapest way to get from Clitheroe to Stranraer is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clitheroe to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Clitheroe and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Clitheroe to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Clitheroe and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe and arriving at Stranraer via Blackburn, Preston, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Clitheroe to Stranraer?

The distance between Clitheroe and Stranraer is 224 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Clitheroe to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Stranraer bus from?

Clitheroe to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Stranraer train from?

Clitheroe to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Clitheroe to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Stranraer is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Clitheroe to Stranraer bus arrive?

Clitheroe to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Clitheroe to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Clitheroe to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Clitheroe to Stranraer is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Clitheroe to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
6h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 35m
£27–48
Drive 183.8 mi
1. Drive from Clitheroe to Stranraer183.8 mi
3h 29m
£45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 26m
£47–163
Train, bus via Ingleton
1. Take the train from Clitheroe to Ribblehead
2. Take the train from Ribblehead to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
7h 38m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Clitheroe to Stranraer.

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Distance: 222.6 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Park Street to Port Rodie via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clitheroe to Stranraer via Blackburn, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 26m.

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