There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 55mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
12h 25m£53–96Drive 361.7 mi
- Drive from Oxford to Stranraercar 361.7 mi
6h 24m£89–129Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 3m£101–203Train
- Take the train from Oxford to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 56m£185–312Train, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 16mTrain to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 25m£142–424Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 45m£150–483Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 3m£124–289Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 16m£119–261Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 37m£156–452Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 16m£130–337
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Stranraer is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Stranraer is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and arriving at Port Rodie via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Stranraer via Wolverhampton, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Oxford and Stranraer is 376 miles. The road distance is 363.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Oxford to Stranraer, including transfers.
Oxford to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.
Oxford to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Stranraer is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £180 - £320 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Port Rodie via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oxford to Stranraer via Wolverhampton, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 56m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Oxford to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Stranraer is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Oxford to Stranraer.
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