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How to get fromStranraer to Blackpoolby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Blackpool by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
    5h 56m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    8h 43m
    £28–52

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow CentraltrainStranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    5h 59m
    £33–121

  4. Drive 192.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Blackpoolcar192.3 mi
    3h 32m
    £48–68

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to PrestontrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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