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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Liverpool is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Liverpool?

The distance between Stranraer and Liverpool is 326 miles. The road distance is 219.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £45 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Stranraer to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Liverpool bus from?

Stranraer to Liverpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Liverpool is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Stranraer to Liverpool bus arrive?

Stranraer to Liverpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stranraer to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stranraer to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Liverpool is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Stranraer to Liverpool.

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

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Stranraer to Liverpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Liverpool by train, bus, car ferry, 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
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 Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 39m
£48–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
9h 39m
£33–76
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
12h 31m
£67–108
Drive 217.8 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Liverpoolcar 217.8 mi
4h 11m
£54–77
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 Wigan North Westerntrain
6h 41m

Stranraer to Liverpool by train

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 324.2 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Liverpool Lime Street via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 39m.

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