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How to get fromMacclesfield to Stranraerby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Macclesfield to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    7h 52m
    £49–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUkn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    9h 5m
    £33–70

  3. Train, bus via Railway Station

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus500
    9h 3m

  4. Drive 237 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Stranraercar237 mi
    4h 7m
    £59–85

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus500
    8h 12m

Macclesfield to Stranraer by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Stranraer via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Port Rodie via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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