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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stranraer is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Manchester to Stranraer?

The distance between Manchester and Stranraer is 232 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Manchester to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stranraer bus from?

Manchester to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stranraer train from?

Manchester to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stranraer is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Stranraer train arrive?

Manchester to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stranraer is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Manchester to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 180+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
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 Rodiebus 500
6h 47m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
7h 40m
£30–63
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 8m
£44–164
Drive 219.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stranraercar 219.3 mi
3h 56m
£54–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 1m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Stranraer.

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Distance: 231.1 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Stranraer via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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