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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Preston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    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
    5h 16m
    £46–139

  2. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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
    5h 18m

  3. Drive 188.1 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Prestoncar car 188.1 mi
    3h 20m
    £47–67

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 30m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 25m

Stranraer to Preston by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Preston via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 25m.

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