What is the cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Stockton-on-Tees and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockton-on-Tees station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Stockton Rail Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Bus Station Stand 11 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Stockton-on-Tees and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Thornaby and arriving at Stranraer via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer?

The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Stranraer is 318 miles. The road distance is 181 miles.

How do I travel from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer bus from?

Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer train from?

Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer bus arrive?

Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer train arrive?

Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer.

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Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 16m
£73–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Buchanan Bus StationUkn10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 50m
£27–50
Drive 180 mi
1. Drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer180 mi
3h 40m
£45–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stockton to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
7h 22m

Stockton-on-Tees to Stranraer by train and foot

35Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.2 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Thornaby to Stranraer via Darlington, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton Rail Station to Port Rodie via Bus Station Stand 11 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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