There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 23m£75–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 33m£30–59Train
- Take the train from Aviemore to Stirlingtrain
- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 34m£84–187Drive 215.9 mi
- Drive from Aviemore to Stranraercar 215.9 mi
4h 12m£54–77Bus via Aviemore Burnside Avenue
- Take the bus from Aviemore Burnside Avenue to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 40m
Aviemore to Stranraer by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Stranraer is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Stranraer is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Stranraer via Stirling, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Aviemore and Stranraer is 234 miles. The road distance is 217.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 23m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Aviemore to Stranraer, including transfers.
Aviemore to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station.
Aviemore to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Stranraer is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £190 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Station to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Stranraer via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- 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
Bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £25–50
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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More Questions & Answers
Aviemore to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aviemore to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Stranraer is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Aviemore to Stranraer.
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