There are 3 ways to get from Annan to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Annan to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
4h 11m£57–96Drive 83.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Annan to Stranraercar 83.7 mi
1h 37m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Stance 3 to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus 385
- Take the bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Port Rodiebus 500
4h 12m
Annan to Stranraer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annan to Stranraer is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Annan to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Annan to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Stance 3 and arriving at Port Rodie via Loreburne Centre Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Annan to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Annan and arriving at Stranraer via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Annan and Stranraer is 147 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from Annan to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Annan to Stranraer, including transfers.
Annan to Stranraer bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Stance 3 station.
Annan to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Annan station.
The best way to get from Annan to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Annan, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Annan to Stranraer via Kilmarnock in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 3 to Port Rodie via Loreburne Centre Stance 1 in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Annan to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 07525 834423
- [email protected]
- Website
- McCalls Coaches
Bus from Stance 3 to Loreburne Centre Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- McCalls Coaches
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Stance 3 to Loreburne Centre Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Loreburne Centre Stance 1 to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Annan to Stranraer bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Loreburne Centre Stance 2 station.
Annan to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annan to Stranraer is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Annan to Stranraer.
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