There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Stranraer (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 21m£72–120Bus via Overgate
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 52m£17–22Bus
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 27m£29–63Drive 160.1 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Stranraer (Station)car 160.1 mi
3h 10m£40–58
Dundee to Stranraer (Station) by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Stranraer (Station) is to bus via Overgate which costs £17 - £22 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Stranraer (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Stranraer (Station). However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Stranraer (Station). However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Dundee and Stranraer (Station) is 182 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Stranraer (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Dundee to Stranraer (Station), including transfers.
Dundee to Stranraer (Station) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Stranraer (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Stranraer (Station) is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Stranraer (Station), Scotland?
You can take a train from Dundee to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Stranraer (Station) via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
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
Dundee to Stranraer (Station) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dundee to Stranraer (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Stranraer (Station) is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Dundee to Stranraer (Station).
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