There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Leeds by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Leedstrain
6h 45m£116–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
8h 20m£40–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus
7h 38mDrive 212.5 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Leedscar 212.5 mi
4h 10m£54–77Bus, train #2
- 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 Leedstrain
7h 38m
Stranraer to Leeds by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Leeds is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Leeds is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Leeds via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Stranraer and Leeds is 376 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Stranraer to Leeds, including transfers.
Stranraer to Leeds bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Leeds is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Leeds, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Leeds via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Leeds City Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- customerexperience@lumo.co.uk
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from York to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from York to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Leeds bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Leeds is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Stranraer to Leeds.
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