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How to get fromRetford to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 1m
    £120–304

  2. Drive 259.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retford to Stranraercar car 259.2 mi
    4h 35m
    £64–92

  3. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 50m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 22m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    12h 12m

Retford to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Retford to Stranraer via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Stranraer Port Rodie via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 12h 12m.

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