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How to get fromMontrose to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 47m
    £81–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 13m
    £20–28

  3. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 46m
    £35–73

  4. Drive  188.3 mi

    1. Drive from Montrose to Stranraercar car 188.3 mi
    3h 50m
    £48–69

Montrose to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Montrose, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Montrose to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Port Rodie via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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