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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 45m
    £48–172

  2. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk030 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    9h 43m
    £34–70

  3. Drive 237 mi

    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Stranraercar237 mi
    4h 7m
    £60–87

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
    8h 44m
    £76–194

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus923
    10h 19m

Macclesfield to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Port Rodie via Manchester Piccadilly, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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