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

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Stranraer by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Overgate

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    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 12m
    £21–27

  2. Train

    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 14m
    £72–126

  3. Drive  157.9 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Stranraercar car 157.9 mi
    3h 14m
    £40–57

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 15m
    £50–95

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 27m
    £30–55

Saint Andrews to Stranraer by bus, train, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

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 12m. Alternatively, 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.

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