There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 14m£73–127Bus via Overgate
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 23m£21–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 15m£50–95Drive 157.9 mi
- Drive from Saint Andrews to Stranraercar 157.9 mi
3h 14m£40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 27m£30–55
Saint Andrews to Stranraer by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Stranraer is to bus via Overgate which costs £21 - £28 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Overgate and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Stranraer is 195 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Saint Andrews to Stranraer, including transfers.
Saint Andrews to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Saint Andrews to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Overgate, which costs £21 - £28 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer via Railway Station, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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
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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Booking & Getting There
Saint Andrews to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Saint Andrews to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Stranraer is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Saint Andrews to Stranraer.
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