Dunnet Head to Mull of Galloway

[sayek1]

A small group of friends (3 or 4) are looking at doing the above route in June traveling along the north coast of Scotland and then down the whole of the west coast - about 575 miles. Looking to do this over 7 days (80-85 miles a day).

Travel to the start is sorted, but we are looking for some advice on the return trip to Glasgow once we have finished. Trains from Stranraer look to be fairly infrequent and have limited space for more than 2 bikes. What do you think are the chances of finding someone who would be happy to give us a lift - happy to pay a reasonable fee. Or are there any other ideas people may have used in the past?

Thanks

 

[Stig-OT-Dump]

Bikebus used to run trips to the 7stanes. Try the number on this link to see if he still provides a service, he would have room for you all and your bikes:

http://www.7stanes.com/bikebus-i601734.html

No guarantees he is still going. Criffel coaches may be able to assist to:
http://www.7stanes.com/criffel-coaches-i601815.html

You could always try something like:
http://www.vanspace.co.uk/ or http://www.anyvan.com/

Hope this helps...

 

[killiekosmos]

I think the Stranraer trsins used by Scotrail are Sprinters - these have spaces for 6 bikes on every train.