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How to get fromEdinburgh to Stranraer (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer (Station) 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
    £49–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 3m
    £25–51

  3. Drive 125.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Stranraer (Station)car car 125.2 mi
    2h 36m
    £31–44

  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 5m
    £55–115

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 28m

Edinburgh to Stranraer (Station) by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Stranraer (Station), 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 bus from Princes Street to Stranraer (Station) via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 5h 3m.

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