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How to get fromDerby to Stranraerby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 56m
    £102–303

  2. Drive 277.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Stranraercar car 277.7 mi
    5h 10m
    £68–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    13h 30m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 17m
    £85–240

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 43m

  6. Train, bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 54m

Derby to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Derby, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Derby to Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 13h 30m.

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