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How to get fromStranraer to Windermereby train, bus, or car

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

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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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 49m
    £97–183

  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 Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus bus 508
    9h 18m
    £32–55

  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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 51m

  4. Drive 145.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Windermerecar car 145.6 mi
    2h 47m
    £36–51

  5. Bus, train via Penrith

    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 Beech Streetbus bus 508
    7h 46m

Stranraer to Windermere by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Windermere via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Beech Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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