There are 5 ways to get from Cupar to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
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 46m£62–123Bus via Clackmannan
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 19m£21–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 47m£40–92Drive 148.2 mi
- Drive from Cupar to Stranraercar 148.2 mi
2h 58m£37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 59m£32–70
Cupar to Stranraer by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cupar to Stranraer is to bus via Clackmannan which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 19m.
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 to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Crossgate and arriving at Port Rodie via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
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 46m.
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 which takes 5h 46m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Cupar to Stranraer, including transfers.
Cupar to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus 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 which takes 5h 46m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 59m.
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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossgate to Port Rodie via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 59m.
- 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
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- 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 21m
- 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 Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- 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 Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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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Booking & Getting There
Cupar to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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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