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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shipley 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 44m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 43m
    £40–77

  3. 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 1m

  4. Drive  195.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkley to Stranraercar car 195.9 mi
    3h 42m
    £49–71

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shipley 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 57m
    £104–222

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  • Distance: 222.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Stranraer via Shipley, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Port Rodie via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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