There are 4 ways to get from Airdrie to Stranraer by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Glasgow Buchanan
best- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 10m£6–9Train
- Take the train from Airdrie to Particktrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4h 23m£44–76Drive 93 mi
- Drive from Airdrie to Stranraercar 93 mi
2h£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 10m£18–40
Airdrie to Stranraer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Stranraer is to Bus via Glasgow Buchanan which costs £6 - £9 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Manse Place and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Airdrie and arriving at Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Airdrie and Stranraer is 101 miles. The road distance is 93.5 miles.
The best way to get from Airdrie to Stranraer without a car is to Bus via Glasgow Buchanan which takes 4h 10m and costs £6 - £9.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Airdrie to Stranraer, including transfers.
Airdrie to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Airdrie to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Airdrie station.
The best way to get from Airdrie to Stranraer is to Bus via Glasgow Buchanan which takes 4h 10m and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Airdrie, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airdrie to Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Airdrie to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Airdrie to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Airdrie to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Stranraer is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Airdrie to Stranraer.
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