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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Stranraer is to fly and car ferry which costs £45 - £150 and takes 8h 35m.

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 19m 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 Stranraer Port Rodie via Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 12m.

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 9h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 11h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £270 and takes 9h 12m.

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 19m 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?

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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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 4m
Fly to Belfast International Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 35m
£47–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
11h 40m
Drive 301.5 mi
1. Drive from Solihull to Stranraercar 301.5 mi
5h 19m
£73–106
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 23m
£74–170
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 12m
£120–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
12h 2m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 41m
£101–222
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 33m
£49–169

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 309.8 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Lode Lane to Stranraer Port Rodie via Church Centre, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 40m. 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 12m.

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