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

The cheapest way to get from Heysham to Stranraer is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heysham to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Heysham and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Heysham to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Towers and arriving at Port Rodie via Bus Station, Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Heysham to Stranraer?

The distance between Heysham and Stranraer is 189 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heysham to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 6h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Heysham to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heysham to Stranraer bus from?

Heysham to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Train or bus from Heysham to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Heysham to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Heysham to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heysham to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Heysham to Stranraer is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Heysham to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 179+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Heysham to Stranraer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Heysham 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 via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 44m
£28–54
Train
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 39m
£39–122
Drive 171.5 mi
1. Drive from Heysham to Stranraercar 171.5 mi
3h 4m
£43–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heysham to Stranraer.

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Distance: 187.5 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Towers to Stranraer via Bus Station, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Towers to Port Rodie via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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