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Seven ways to Travel from Birkenhead to Stranraer

Composite routes from Birkenhead to Stranraer

Cheapest
4 h 5 min
Car
364 km.
from $20
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane
Other
4 h 5 min
Rideshare
364 km.
from $13.85
7 h 18 min
Train, Bus
212 km.
from $165.43
10 h 7 min
Bus, Train
212 km.
from $62.48
7 h 27 min
213 km.
from $255.88
10 h 45 min
212 km.
from $100.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liverpool to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$55.69

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Dumfries station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$151.89
Train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$278.47

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$45.57

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$69.62
Train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.43–$139.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$13.92

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Stranraer is to bus and train which costs $47.83 - $81.52 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Stranraer is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Liverpool ONE Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Stranraer via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Stranraer?

The distance between Birkenhead and Stranraer is 379 km. The road distance is 363.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $54.35 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Birkenhead to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Stranraer bus from?

Birkenhead to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Stranraer train from?

Birkenhead to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Stranraer is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $81.52 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birkenhead to Stranraer train arrive?

Birkenhead to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Stranraer is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Birkenhead to Stranraer.

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

Book your Birkenhead to Stranraer train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 158+ hotels available in Stranraer. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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