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How to get fromWindermere to Stranraerby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 38m

  2. Drive 146.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Stranraercar car 146.7 mi
    2h 50m
    £36–52

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 18m
    £46–89

  4. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    5h 44m

  5. Line 555 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Stranraer via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 18m.

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