There are 5 ways to get from Livingston to Stranraer by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 20m£22–46Train
- Take the train from Livingston North to Particktrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4h 53m£58–112Drive 110.8 mi
- Drive from Livingston to Stranraercar 110.8 mi
2h 15m£27–39Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 30mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Livingston North to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 40m£29–58
Livingston to Stranraer by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Livingston to Stranraer is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Livingston to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Livingston to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Deer Park and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Livingston North and arriving at Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Livingston and Stranraer is 120 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.
The best way to get from Livingston to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £22 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Livingston to Stranraer, including transfers.
Livingston to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Deer Park station.
Livingston to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Livingston North station.
The best way to get from Livingston to Stranraer is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Livingston, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Deer Park to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Livingston North to Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Livingston North to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Livingston North to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Livingston to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Livingston to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Livingston to Stranraer is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Livingston to Stranraer.
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