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How to get fromStranraer to Windermereby train, bus or car

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There are 4 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 48m
    £39–118

  2. Drive 146.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Windermerecar car 146.5 mi
    2h 49m
    £36–51

  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 50m

  4. Bus, line 381 bus, train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Sydney Placebus bus 381
    3. Take the train from Lockerbie to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Churchbus bus 555
    7h 9m

Stranraer to Windermere by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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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 48m.

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