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How to get fromAberdeen to Stranraerby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 20m
    £85–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h
    £33–63

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 24m
    £114–211

  4. Drive 224.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Stranraercar car 224.4 mi
    4h 12m
    £55–79

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 58m

  6. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ABZ - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 58m
    £122–341

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Buchanan Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h.

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