There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 37m£24–49Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 42m£72–134Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Stranraer119.2 mi
2h 24mDrive 119.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraercar 119.2 mi
2h 24m£29–42Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 47m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Stranraer is 128 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £23 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Stranraer via Haymarket, Haymarket, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
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 Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Stranraer.
There are 215+ hotels available in Stranraer.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Stranraer. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.