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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate 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 13m
    £140–236

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    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 25m
    £60–99

  3. Train, bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 50m

  4. Drive  281.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Stranraercar car 281.5 mi
    4h 59m
    £70–101

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central 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
    10h 58m

Lincoln to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Stranraer via Newark North Gate, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Stranraer Port Rodie via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 14h 25m.

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