There are 3 ways to get from Annan to Stranraer by bus, train, or car
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Line 79 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Stance 2 to Hospitalbus 79
- Take the bus from Hospital to Port Rodiebus 500
3h 54mDrive 83.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Annan to Stranraercar 83.7 mi
1h 37m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Annan to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
4h 11m£57–96
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 2 and arriving at Port Rodie via Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
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 95 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from Annan to Stranraer without a car is to line 79 bus and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Annan to Stranraer, including transfers.
Annan to Stranraer bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Stance 2 station.
Annan to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Annan station.
The best way to get from Annan to Stranraer is to line 79 bus and bus which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Annan, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stance 2 to Port Rodie via Hospital in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annan to Stranraer via Kilmarnock in around 4h 11m.
- 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
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Stance 2 to Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Hospital to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Annan to Stranraer bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Hospital 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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