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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 13m
    £53–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 17m
    £17–27

  3. Drive  152.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dunbar to Stranraercar car 152.3 mi
    2h 59m
    £38–55

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 45m
    £56–115

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick Placebus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 24m
    £29–57

Dunbar to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 17m.

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