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

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There are 5 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 Tourist Information to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 12m
    £30–55

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 3m
    £81–180

  3. Drive 215.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Stranraercar car 215.4 mi
    4h 23m
    £53–76

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    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 22m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 3m
    £52–133

Loch Ness to Stranraer by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Tourist Information to Port Rodie via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Information to Stranraer via Spean Crescent, Spean Bridge, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 3m.

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