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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4h 36m
    £46–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 9m
    £10–16

  3. Drive  125.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraercar car 125.8 mi
    2h 37m
    £31–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 4m
    £48–96

  5. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 13m
    £25–53

Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraer Port Rodie via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 9m.

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