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How to get fromGretna to Stranraerby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gretna to Stranraer by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dumfries

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    3h 53m

  2. Drive 91.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gretna to Stranraercar car 91.1 mi
    1h 45m
    £23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gretna Green to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train Kilmarnock - Stranraer
    4h 20m
    £66–125

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from School to Stance 2bus bus 79
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    4h 15m

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  • Distance: 100.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie hourly, and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gretna Green to Stranraer via Kilmarnock in around 4h 20m.

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