What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Stranraer?

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, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Stranraer?

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 28m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Stranraer?

The distance between Barnsley and Stranraer is 246 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Barnsley to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Stranraer bus from?

Barnsley to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Stranraer train from?

Barnsley to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barnsley station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Stranraer is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Barnsley to Stranraer bus arrive?

Barnsley to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Barnsley to Stranraer train arrive?

Barnsley to Stranraer train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Stranraer is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Barnsley to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Stranraer?

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 192+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Barnsley to Stranraer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
8h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
10h 42m
£41–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
10h 28m
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Stranraer228.7 mi
4h 29m
£56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 28m
£55–143

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barnsley to Stranraer.

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Distance: 244.2 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street to Port Rodie via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 42m.

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