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How to get fromStranraer to Clitheroeby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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
    6h 59m

  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 Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 45m
    £39–124

  3. Train

    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
    7h 7m
    £111–218

  4. Drive 183.7 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Clitheroecar car 183.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £45–65

  5. Bus, train via Skipton

    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 Skiptontrain train
    8h 30m

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  • Distance: 222 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Clitheroe via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Blackburn in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Park Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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