There are 5 ways to get from Leven to Stranraer by train, bus, 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.
Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 2m£59–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 39m£19–25Drive 144.7 mi
- Drive from Leven to Stranraercar 144.7 mi
2h 55m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 35m£69–117Bus via Princes Street
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus X61 / ...
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 40m£32–63
Leven to Stranraer by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leven to Stranraer is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Leven to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Leven station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Park & Ride and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Leven to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Leven and Stranraer is 181 miles. The road distance is 145.6 miles.
The best way to get from Leven to Stranraer without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 2m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Leven to Stranraer, including transfers.
Leven to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Park & Ride station.
Leven to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
The best way to get from Leven to Stranraer is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 2m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Leven, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Leven to Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Park & Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Leven to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Leven to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leven to Stranraer is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Leven to Stranraer.
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