There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Burnley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
6h 33m£65–246Drive 194.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Burnleycar 194.6 mi
3h 40m£48–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
8h 36mBus, train via Preston
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
6h 56mBus
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 58m
Stranraer to Burnley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Burnley is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Burnley is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Mechanics Institute via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Stranraer and Burnley is 314 miles. The road distance is 195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £65 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Stranraer to Burnley, including transfers.
Stranraer to Burnley bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Burnley is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £65 - £250. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Burnley, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Burnley Manchester Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Mechanics Institute via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–22
- 1st Class
- £27–40
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £14–21
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- 1st Class
- £18–26
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £70–100
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £120–180
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £70–110
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–50
- 1st Class
- £65–85
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £19–28
- 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- 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
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–18
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–19
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Burnley bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Burnley is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Stranraer to Burnley.
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