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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Stranraer is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via John Dobson Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Durham to Stranraer?

The distance between Durham and Stranraer is 284 miles. The road distance is 164.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Durham to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Stranraer bus from?

Durham to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Stranraer train from?

Durham to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Durham to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Durham to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Durham to Stranraer train arrive?

Durham to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Stranraer is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Durham to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Durham to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 34m
£63–94
Drive 163.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Stranraercar 163.9 mi
3h 12m
£40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
9h 23m

Durham to Stranraer by train and foot

35Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Stranraer.

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Distance: 282.5 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Stranraer Port Rodie via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 23m.

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