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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bathgate to Particktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4h 45m
    £50–86

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h 48m
    £16–22

  3. Drive  106.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bathgate to Stranraercar car 106.7 mi
    2h 14m
    £27–39

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h 48m
    £28–53

  5. Bus via Deer Park

    1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 22m
    £26–51

Bathgate to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bathgate to Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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