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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 44m
    £28–51

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 38m
    £78–178

  3. Drive 184.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Stranraercar car 184.1 mi
    3h 43m
    £45–65

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 54m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 55m
    £63–123

Fort William to Stranraer by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Stranraer via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 38m.

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