There are 5 ways to get from Cupar to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 50m£62–122Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 21m£18–23Drive 148.2 mi
- Drive from Cupar to Stranraercar 148.2 mi
2h 58m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 21m£30–54Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 23m£72–122
Cupar to Stranraer by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cupar to Stranraer is to bus via Glasgow which costs £18 - £24 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cupar to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cupar station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cupar to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Cupar and Stranraer is 188 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cupar to Stranraer without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 50m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cupar to Stranraer, including transfers.
Cupar to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Railway Station.
Cupar to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
The best way to get from Cupar to Stranraer is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 50m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £18 - £24 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Cupar, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Cupar to Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Cupar to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cupar to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cupar to Stranraer is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Cupar to Stranraer.
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