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How to get fromStranraer to Lake District (Land)by train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Lake District (Land) by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    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 Penrith North Lakestrain
    4. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Lake District (Land)taxi
    5h 8m
    £89–144

  2. Drive 135.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Lake District (Land)car135.7 mi
    2h 52m
    £34–48

  3. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to CarlisletrainDumfries - Carlisle / ...
    6h 52m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North LakestrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h 2m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Lake District (Land). However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Lake District (Land). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to National Trust car park via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Penrith Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 52m.

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