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How to get fromPreston to Stranraerby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    5h 55m
    £40–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusUk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    7h 27m
    £25–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to LockerbietrainManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus500
    5h 58m

  4. Drive 188.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Stranraercar188.2 mi
    3h 20m
    £47–67

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus500
    6h 3m

Preston to Stranraer by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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