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How to get fromAviemore to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 23m
    £73–127

  2. Bus via Aviemore Burnside Avenue

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aviemore Burnside Avenue to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 38m
    £18–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 30m
    £30–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 32m
    £75–158

  5. Drive  215.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aviemore to Stranraercar car 215.9 mi
    4h 12m
    £54–78

Aviemore to Stranraer by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Stranraer via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 32m.

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