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How to get fromGlasgow to Wanlockheadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Wanlockhead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Sanquhartrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    1h 33m
    £47–72

  2. Drive 44.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Wanlockheadcar car 44.5 mi
    54 min
    £11–16

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Museum of Lead Miningbus bus 31A / ...
    2h 52m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glasgow to Wanlockheadtaxi taxi 44.5 mi
    54 min
    £150–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Museum of Lead Miningbus bus 31A / ...
    3h 1m

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  • Distance: 64.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Wanlockhead, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Sanquhar every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Museum of Lead Mining via Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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