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How to get fromCockermouth to Stranraerby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 23m

  2. Drive 126.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cockermouth to Stranraercar car 126.8 mi
    2h 26m
    £32–46

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 57m
    £56–194

  4. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 46m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 57m

Cockermouth to Stranraer by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cockermouth, Cumbria, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aldi to Stranraer via Bus Station, Workington, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 57m.

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