There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Stranraer (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 3m£111–205Bus via Bus Station Stance 3
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
7h 37m£48–94Bus
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 34mDrive 245.8 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Stranraer (Station)car 245.8 mi
4h 46m£61–89Fly, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 46m£132–293
Inverness to Stranraer (Station) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Stranraer (Station) is to bus via Bus Station Stance 3 which costs £45 - £95 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Stranraer (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Stranraer (Station). However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Stranraer (Station). However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Inverness and Stranraer (Station) is 279 miles. The road distance is 247.2 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Stranraer (Station) without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Inverness to Stranraer (Station), including transfers.
Inverness to Stranraer (Station) bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.
Inverness to Stranraer (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Stranraer (Station) is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Stranraer (Station), Scotland?
You can take a train from Inverness to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Stranraer (Station) via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, and Stranraer Port Rodie in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Stornoway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–330
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Kirkwall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness to Stranraer (Station) bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Inverness to Stranraer (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Stranraer (Station) is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Inverness to Stranraer (Station).
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