There are 4 ways to get from Motherwell to Stranraer by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
3h 55m£16–35Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
3h 59m£47–96Drive 89.5 mi
- Drive from Motherwell to Stranraercar 89.5 mi
1h 56m£22–32Line 240 bus, Bus
- Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 19m
Motherwell to Stranraer by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Stranraer is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Motherwell and Stranraer is 102 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs £16 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Motherwell to Stranraer, including transfers.
Motherwell to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Motherwell to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Stranraer is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- 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/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- 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
Motherwell to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Motherwell to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Stranraer is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Motherwell to Stranraer.
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