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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 10m
    £138–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham stationbus bus Lc9
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    14h 13m
    £57–92

  3. Drive  292.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grantham to Stranraercar car 292.5 mi
    5h 6m
    £73–105

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 41m

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 32m

Grantham to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Stranraer via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Stranraer Port Rodie via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 14h 13m.

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