There are 4 ways to get from Airdrie to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h 8m£42–74Bus via Glasgow Buchanan
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 20m£6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 10m£18–40Drive 93 mi
- Drive from Airdrie to Stranraercar 93 mi
2h£24–34
Airdrie to Stranraer by train and foot
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 20m.
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 Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. 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 Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Airdrie and Stranraer is 110 miles. The road distance is 93.5 miles.
The best way to get from Airdrie to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Airdrie to Stranraer, including transfers.
Airdrie to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Airdrie to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Airdrie to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Airdrie, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Airdrie to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Airdrie to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Airdrie to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr 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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