There are 4 ways to get from Livingston to Stranraer by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 20m£10–15Train
- 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£51–88Drive 110.8 mi
- Drive from Livingston to Stranraercar 110.8 mi
2h 15m£28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 20m£22–46
Livingston to Stranraer by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Livingston to Stranraer is to bus via Glasgow which costs £10 - £16 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 Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. 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 via Glasgow which takes 4h 20m and costs £10 - £16.
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 via Glasgow which takes 4h 20m and costs £10 - £16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Livingston, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Deer Park to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan 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
Train from Livingston North to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
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 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
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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