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

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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    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 Central to Lanarktrain train
    3h 46m
    £54–103

  2. Drive 92.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Lanarkcar car 92.3 mi
    2h 3m
    £23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus bus 240X
    4h 13m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain train Glasgow Central - Lanark
    3h 51m
    £54–99

  5. Bus, line 240 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus bus 240
    4h 58m

Stranraer to Lanark by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Lanark via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 13m.

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