What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Stranraer is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Stranraer via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from St Helens to Stranraer?

The distance between St Helens and Stranraer is 230 miles. The road distance is 215.1 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from St Helens to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Stranraer train from?

St Helens to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Where does the St Helens to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Stranraer is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from St Helens to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Stranraer?

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

St Helens to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from St Helens 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Lockerbietrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 30m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 57m
£48–159
Drive 213.9 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Stranraercar 213.9 mi
3h 47m
£53–76
Train, bus via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from St Helens to Stranraer.

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Distance: 228.9 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Stranraer via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 57m.

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