There are 5 ways to get from Hexham to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Hexham to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5h 56m£42–130Bus via Carlisle
cheapest- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 58m£26–42Drive 134.9 mi
- Drive from Hexham to Stranraer134.9 mi
2h 35m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Hexham to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
6h 26m£51–86Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
9h 42m
Hexham to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hexham to Stranraer is to bus via Carlisle which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Hexham to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hexham station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Westgate, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Hexham to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Hexham and arriving at Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Hexham and Stranraer is 240 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hexham to Stranraer without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 56m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Hexham to Stranraer, including transfers.
Hexham to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.
Hexham to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hexham station.
The best way to get from Hexham to Stranraer is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 56m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Hexham, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hexham to Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via Westgate, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 58m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hexham to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- 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
- £19–35
- 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
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £23–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–23
- 1st Class
- £26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- 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
Hexham to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Hexham to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hexham to Stranraer is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Hexham to Stranraer.
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