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How to get fromStranraer to Grimsbyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train
    5. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
    8h 51m
    £111–277

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus bus 131 / ...
    13h 4m
    £54–96

  3. Drive  276.1 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Grimsbycar car 276.1 mi
    5h 12m
    £69–99

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Towntrain train
    9h 49m

  5. Bus, train via Doncaster

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train
    5. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
    10h 9m

Stranraer to Grimsby by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Grimsby Town via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Doncaster in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Riverhead Exchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Hull Interchange, and Railway Station in around 13h 4m.

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