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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 Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 20m
    £98–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    12h 6m
    £50–108

  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 Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 24m

  4. Drive  259.2 mi

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

  5. 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 20m

Retford to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Stranraer via Doncaster, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Port Rodie via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 6m.

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