There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
3h 59m£47–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h£20–42Drive 86.5 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Stranraercar 86.5 mi
1h 55m£21–31Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 10m
Hamilton to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Stranraer is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Central and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Hamilton and Stranraer is 110 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Hamilton to Stranraer, including transfers.
Hamilton to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Stranraer is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Hamilton Central to Stranraer via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 3h 59m. 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 Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Hamilton to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Stranraer is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Hamilton to Stranraer.
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