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Just
over the Border from England and less than two hours drive
from Glasgow, Stranraer is Scotland's gateway to Ireland -
only 90 minutes away by fast ferry.
The
Dumfries and Galloway region is full of history, rich in opportunities
and the perfect location to get away from it all.
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Wherever
you're traveling from, it's easy to get here.
Arriving by car - three major road routes link us to
the North of England and Central Scotland.
Dumfries and Galloway is just a three hour drive along the
M6 from Manchester. Join the M6 from Leeds or Hull by starting
on the M62. Coming from London? Take the M1 and join the M6
for a seven hour trip.
Once in Dumfries and Galloway, take the A75 west to reach
the Stranraer, Portpatrick and Cairnryan area.
If coming from the North west take the A77 south.
Arriving
by rail -
from Glasgow, Scotrail will take you to Stranraer - the following
rail sites will
give you further information:
Arriving by air -
Glasgow airport is within a two-hour drive of the area
and Prestwick is even closer:
Castle Kennedy airfield - the only facility for General
Aviation in the South West of Scotland:
Arriving by sea -
the main ferry terminals linking Scotland and Ireland are
Stranraer and Cairnryan
- for more information, contact the ferry operators:
(Cairnryan / Larne)
(Stranraer / Belfast)
Arriving
by bus -
there are regular buses into the area - for more information
visit:
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