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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Stranraer is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Stranraer is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Port Rodie via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Stranraer via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Solihull to Stranraer?

The distance between Solihull and Stranraer is 312 miles. The road distance is 303.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Solihull to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Stranraer bus from?

Solihull to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Stranraer train from?

Solihull to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Solihull to Stranraer is to bus which takes 10h 28m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Solihull to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Solihull to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Solihull to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Stranraer is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Solihull to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 178+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Solihull to Stranraer - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Solihull to Stranraer by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
8h 36m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
10h 28m
£33–79
Drive 301.5 mi
1. Drive from Solihull to Stranraer301.5 mi
5h 15m
£74–107
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
6h 34m
£49–121
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 5m
£60–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station590
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
11h 47m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 16m
£58–117
Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 12m
£60–161
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
8h 9m
£72–227

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Solihull to Stranraer.

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Distance: 309.9 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Lode Lane to Port Rodie via Church Centre, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solihull to Stranraer via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 5m.

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