What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Chester is to car ferry which costs £35 - £140 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Chester via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Chester?

The distance between Stranraer and Chester is 336 miles. The road distance is 241.1 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Chester?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Stranraer to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Chester bus from?

Stranraer to Chester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Chester train from?

Stranraer to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Chester?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Chester is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Stranraer to Chester bus arrive?

Stranraer to Chester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Stranraer to Chester train arrive?

Stranraer to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Chester is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Stranraer to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Stranraer to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Stranraer to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Stranraer to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
6h 40m
£123–223
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
13h 45m
£39–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
11h 32m
Drive 239.7 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Chestercar 239.7 mi
4h 16m
£59–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
6h 43m

Stranraer to Chester by train

35Weekly Trains

6h 40mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.6 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Chester via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Chester Bus Interchange via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 11h 32m.

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