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How to get fromGrantham to Stranraerby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain
    2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    7h 57m
    £97–296

  2. Drive 292.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grantham to Stranraercar292.5 mi
    5h 4m
    £73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boots to Beastmarket Hillbus93
    2. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    14h 39m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus500
    9h 42m

  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus500
    10h 32m

Grantham to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grantham, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Grantham to Stranraer via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Port Rodie via Beastmarket Hill, Canal Street, Greyfriar Gate, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 39m.

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