What is the cheapest way to get from Torquay to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Stranraer is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 17h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Torquay to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Stranraer is to drive which takes 7h 46m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Stranraer via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Torquay to Stranraer?

The distance between Torquay and Stranraer is 588 miles. The road distance is 470.4 miles.

How do I travel from Torquay to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Torquay to Stranraer without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 12h 54m and costs £100 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Torquay to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Torquay to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Stranraer bus from?

Torquay to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Stranraer train from?

Torquay to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Torquay to Stranraer is to train via Birmingham which takes 12h 54m and costs £100 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Torquay to Stranraer bus arrive?

Torquay to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Torquay to Stranraer train arrive?

Torquay to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Stranraer is 470 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Torquay to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Torquay to Stranraer?

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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Torquay to Stranraer - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Torquay to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
12h 54m
£107–377
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
17h 35m
£49–116
Drive 467.7 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Stranraer467.7 mi
7h 46m
£117–169
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 42m
£82–201
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
14h 58m
£254–785
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
19h 34m
£100–132
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 26m
£127–281
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
9h 47m
£79–214
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
6. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 19m
£132–486

Torquay to Stranraer by train

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12h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 584.6 mi
Duration: 12h 54m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Stranraer via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Port Rodie via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 35m.

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