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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 18m
    £72–126

  2. Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 28m
    £18–24

  3. Drive  157.9 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Stranraercar car 157.9 mi
    3h 14m
    £39–57

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 43m
    £32–56

Saint Andrews to Stranraer by bus, train, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Railway Station, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 28m.

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