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
4h 1m£20–41Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h 3m£45–90Drive 89.5 mi
- Drive from Motherwell to Stranraercar 89.5 mi
1h 56m£22–32Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 11m
Motherwell to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Stranraer is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
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 4h 3m.
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 4h 1m and costs £20 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 4h 1m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. 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 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
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
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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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