There are 5 ways to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 8m£92–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 41m£28–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverurie - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 9m£70–122Drive 209.8 mi
- Drive from Stonehaven to Stranraercar 209.8 mi
3h 57m£53–76Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
7h 40m£34–61
Stonehaven to Stranraer by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Stonehaven to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven Barclay Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Stonehaven to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Stonehaven and Stranraer is 237 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer, including transfers.
Stonehaven to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Stonehaven Barclay Street station.
Stonehaven to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stonehaven station.
The best way to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Stonehaven, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stonehaven to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Port Rodie via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- 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
Stonehaven to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee Slessor Gardens station.
Stonehaven to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Stranraer is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Stonehaven to Stranraer.
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