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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stranraer is to bus which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Preston to Stranraer?

The distance between Preston and Stranraer is 291 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Preston to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stranraer bus from?

Preston to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stranraer train from?

Preston to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Preston to Stranraer is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Preston to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Stranraer train arrive?

Preston to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stranraer is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Preston to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 195+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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 Preston to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5h 52m
£38–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
7h 30m
£24–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 6m
£30–125
Drive 188.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stranraer188.2 mi
3h 20m
£47–68
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
8h 7m

Preston to Stranraer by train

35Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.3 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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