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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Stranraer is to bus via Manchester which costs £40 - £95 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Stranraer is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Kingsway K14 and arriving at Port Rodie via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Newport to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Newport (S Wales) and arriving at Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Newport to Stranraer?

The distance between Newport and Stranraer is 469 miles. The road distance is 365.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Newport to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Stranraer bus from?

Newport to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Stranraer train from?

Newport to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train or bus from Newport to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Newport to Stranraer is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs £85 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Newport to Stranraer bus arrive?

Newport to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Newport to Stranraer train arrive?

Newport to Stranraer train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Newport to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Stranraer is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Newport to Stranraer.

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

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Newport to Stranraer - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Newport to Stranraer by train, bus, car ferry, 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 Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
10h 4m
£86–291
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 28m
£42–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 50m
£50–106
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
16h 54m
£120–361
Drive 363.7 mi
1. Drive from Newport to Stranraer363.7 mi
6h 56m
£90–130
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 4m
£68–142
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchange
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 56m
£70–154
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 7m
£85–254
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 47m
£104–236

Newport to Stranraer by train

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10h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 466.4 mi
Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway K14 to Port Rodie via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 50m.

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