There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Stranraer by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h£6–11Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h£42–73Drive 86.5 mi
- Drive from Hamilton to Stranraercar 86.5 mi
1h 55m£22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h£18–42
Hamilton to Stranraer by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Stranraer is to Bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £6 - £11 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. 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 4h.
The distance between Hamilton and Stranraer is 101 miles. The road distance is 87 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Stranraer without a car is to Bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 4h and costs £6 - £11.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Hamilton to Stranraer, including transfers.
Hamilton to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan 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 Bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 4h and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton Central to Stranraer via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer 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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