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How to get fromStranraer to Liverpoolby train, bus, car ferry, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Stranraer to Liverpool by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Wigan North Westerntrain train
    6h 38m
    £48–162

  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 Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 171 / ...
    9h 36m
    £35–78

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    12h 31m
    £67–108

  4. Drive 217.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Liverpoolcar car 217.8 mi
    4h 11m
    £53–76

  5. Bus, train

    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
    4. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 45m

  6. Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    8h 4m
    £66–163

  7. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    7h 38m
    £68–174

Stranraer to Liverpool by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 36m.

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