There are 5 ways to get from Stockport to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 33m£42–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 47m£30–54Drive 227.8 mi
- Drive from Stockport to Stranraer227.8 mi
3h 55m£57–83Train via Carlisle
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
8h 31m£73–186Bus via Meikle Earnock
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station590 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
10h 47m
Stockport to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stockport to Stranraer is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Stockport to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Stockport to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Mersey Square and arriving at Port Rodie via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Stockport to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Stockport and arriving at Stranraer via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Stockport and Stranraer is 328 miles. The road distance is 229.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stockport to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £40 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Stockport to Stranraer, including transfers.
Stockport to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Stockport to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Stockport to Stranraer is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Stockport, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stockport to Stranraer via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mersey Square to Port Rodie via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–95
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £260–300
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £35–55
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–23
- 1st Class
- £26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Stockport to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stockport to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stockport to Stranraer is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Stockport to Stranraer.
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