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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Stranraer is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Stranraer is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Stranraer?

The distance between Nottingham and Stranraer is 321 miles. The road distance is 279.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Nottingham to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Stranraer bus from?

Nottingham to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Stranraer is to bus which takes 11h 2m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Nottingham to Stranraer bus arrive?

Nottingham to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Nottingham to Stranraer train arrive?

Nottingham to Stranraer train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Stranraer is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Nottingham to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 178+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodie500
8h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 2m
£43–76
Drive 278.2 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Stranraer278.2 mi
5h 19m
£68–98
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
7h 48m
£64–172
Train, bus via Crewe
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
8h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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
9h 38m
£61–176
Train, bus via Leeds
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 7m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham 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
7h 31m
£72–181
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 22m
£79–240
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering 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
8h 2m
£94–240
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
9h 24m
£86–278

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Stranraer.

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Distance: 318.7 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 38m.

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