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How to get fromLoch Ness to Stranraerby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Loch Ness to Stranraer by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 27m
    £22–29

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 59m
    £84–144

  3. Drive  215.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Stranraercar car 215.4 mi
    4h 23m
    £54–77

  4. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Crossbus bus 358 / ...
    9h 14m
    £46–63

Loch Ness to Stranraer by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Stranraer via Spean Bridge, Spean Bridge, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 59m.

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