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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Stranraer is to train and fly and bus which costs £75 - £220 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Stranraer is to drive which takes 7h 17m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Port Rodie via Bus Station, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Stranraer via Norwich, Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Stranraer?

The distance between Lowestoft and Stranraer is 571 miles. The road distance is 409.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Lowestoft to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Stranraer bus from?

Lowestoft to Stranraer bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Stranraer train from?

Lowestoft to Stranraer train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Stranraer is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Stranraer bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Stranraer bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Stranraer train arrive?

Lowestoft to Stranraer train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Stranraer is 410 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Lowestoft to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 193+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Lowestoft to Stranraer - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lowestoft to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 55m
£130–253
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 51m
£79–216
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Norwich to Nottingham
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 29m
£83–209
Drive 407.5 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Stranraer407.5 mi
7h 17m
£102–148
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 24m
£137–466
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
14h 47m
£127–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationX22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals491 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
19h 15m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 46m
£87–208
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 58m
£108–307
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 9m
£137–413
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 29m
£129–424

Lowestoft to Stranraer by train and foot

35Weekly Services

11h 55mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.3 mi
Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Stranraer via Norwich, Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Port Rodie via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 19h 15m.

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