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

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Manchester by train, bus, car, car ferry, 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 Prestontrain train
    4. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 7m
    £45–164

  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 Ukn30 / ...
    7h 35m
    £30–65

  3. 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 Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 31m

  4. Drive 219 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Manchestercar car 219 mi
    3h 55m
    £54–78

  5. Car ferry, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    7h 32m
    £65–187

  6. Bus, train via Manchester Central Coach Station

    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 bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    8h 5m

Stranraer to Manchester by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Manchester Oxford Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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