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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 9m

  2. Drive  228.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barnsley to Stranraercar car 228.4 mi
    4h 33m
    £57–82

  3. Bus, train via Leeds City Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 32m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 10m
    £127–259

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 41m

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  • Distance: 244.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Stranraer via Leeds, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 10m.

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