There are 3 ways to get from Glasgow Central to Stranraer by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
2h 49m£16–35Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
3h 14m£43–83Drive 85 mi
- Drive from Glasgow Central to Stranraercar 85 mi
1h 44m£21–30
Glasgow Central to Stranraer by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Central to Stranraer is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Central to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Port Rodie. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Central to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Stranraer via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Glasgow Central and Stranraer is 89 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Central to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs £16 - £35.
The bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Glasgow Central to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Central to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Central to Stranraer is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Stranraer via Ayr in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Central to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Glasgow Central to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Central to Stranraer is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Glasgow Central to Stranraer.
Book your Glasgow Central to Stranraer train tickets online with Omio.
There are 213+ hotels available in Stranraer.