There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Lincoln by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newark North Gatetrain
9h 3m£142–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
13h 5m£53–101Drive 281.1 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Lincolncar 281.1 mi
4h 58m£70–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Lincoln Centraltrain
7h 58m£109–215Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lincoln Centraltrain
10h 11mBus, train via Leeds
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain
10h 54m
Stranraer to Lincoln by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Lincoln is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Lincoln is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Lincoln Central via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Stranraer and Lincoln is 435 miles. The road distance is 282.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £140 - £240.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Stranraer to Lincoln, including transfers.
Stranraer to Lincoln bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Lincoln train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Lincoln is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Lincoln, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Lincoln Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newark North Gate in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Rail Station Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Lincoln bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Lincoln train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Lincoln is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Stranraer to Lincoln.
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