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There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 55m
    £192–320

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    12h 13m
    £59–108

  3. Drive 361.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Stranraercar car 361.7 mi
    6h 23m
    £88–128

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 14m
    £106–222

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 59m

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 32m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 34m
    £144–463

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 55m
    £156–471

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 7m
    £113–244

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 27m
    £149–435

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 12m
    £131–313

  12. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    6. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 6m
    £125–325

Oxford to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Oxford to Stranraer via Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Port Rodie via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 13m.

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