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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Keighleytrain train
    8h 6m

  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 Ukn31
    9h 42m
    £43–79

  3. Train

    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 Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Shipleytrain train
    8h 22m
    £118–249

  4. Drive 195.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Ilkleycar car 195.6 mi
    3h 41m
    £48–69

  5. Bus, train via Leeds Cultural Stop C

    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 bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    9h 1m

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  • Distance: 217.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Ilkley via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Carlisle, and Shipley in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Railway Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 42m.

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