There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2h 35m£16–35Train via Ayr
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 37m£44–81Drive 84.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgowcar 84.9 mi
1h 43m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2h 42m£40–80Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77
3h 30m£29–39
Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £20 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stranraer and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Stranraer Port Rodie and Glasgow is 88 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £16 - £35.
The bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Stranraer Port Rodie, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Translink also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Central via Stranraer and Ayr in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow.
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