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How to get fromStranraer to Blackpoolby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    5h 47m
    £42–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus bus 42
    8h 21m
    £29–46

  3. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    5h 50m

  4. Drive 192.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Blackpoolcar car 192.3 mi
    3h 34m
    £47–67

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Common Garden Street to North Stationbus bus 42
    7h 16m

Stranraer to Blackpool by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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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 Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass in around 8h 21m.

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