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How to get fromBarnsley to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 6m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 17m
    £44–149

  3. Drive 228.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnsley to Stranraercar car 228.4 mi
    4h 33m
    £56–81

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 23m
    £126–259

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 23m

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Map of how to get from Barnsley to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barnsley to Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 23m.

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