There are 4 ways to get from Hartlepool 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- Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 8mDrive 181.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hartlepool to Stranraercar 181.9 mi
3h 36m£46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn10
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
10h 54mTrain
- Take the train from Hartlepool to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 21m£104–228
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Stranraer is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station Stand 11 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Stranraer is 202 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Hartlepool to Stranraer, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Hartlepool to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hartlepool station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Stranraer is to bus which takes 10h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station Stand 11, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartlepool to Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hartlepool to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Hartlepool to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hartlepool to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Stranraer is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Hartlepool to Stranraer.
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