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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

    best
    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 19m
    £100–165

  2. Bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    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 55m
    £23–32

  3. Train, bus

    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
    £77–133

  4. Bus

    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
    £38–66

  5. Drive  224.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Stranraercar car 224.4 mi
    4h 12m
    £56–81

  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 57m
    £132–315

Aberdeen to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 19m. 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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