There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
3h 37m£44–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
3h 59m£17–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Stranraer85.3 mi
1h 47mDrive 85.3 mi
- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraercar 85.3 mi
1h 47m£21–30Bus via Cathedral Street
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 9m
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Stranraer via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stranraer is 94 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Mirrin Drive to Stranraer via Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, and Ayr in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
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
- 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 Glasgow-GLA to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Stranraer.
There are 213+ hotels available in Stranraer.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Stranraer. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.