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How to get fromStranraer to Gatesheadby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
    5h 16m
    £52–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson StreetbusUkn10 / ...
    7h 15m
    £22–40

  3. Drive 156.5 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Gatesheadcar156.5 mi
    2h 59m
    £40–57

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
    5h 59m
    £22–118

  5. Bus via Newcastle Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus180 / ...
    7h 25m

Stranraer to Gateshead by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Newcastle via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to John Dobson Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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