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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

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 53m
    £39–133

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 54m

  3. Drive 188.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Stranraercar car 188.2 mi
    3h 21m
    £47–67

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 40m

Preston to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest 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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 40m.

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