There are 5 ways to get from Barnsley to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 22m£53–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
10h 29m£32–75Drive 228.7 mi
- Drive from Barnsley to Stranraer228.7 mi
4h 29m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
8h 52m£61–120Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
12h 49m
Barnsley to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Barnsley and Stranraer is 335 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 22m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Barnsley to Stranraer, including transfers.
Barnsley to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Barnsley to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.
The best way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 22m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Barnsley to Stranraer via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Barnsley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £19–26
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £35–55
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–23
- 1st Class
- £26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Barnsley to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Barnsley to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Stranraer is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Barnsley to Stranraer.
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