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How to get fromStranraer (Station) to Edinburghby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer (Station) to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    4h 3m

  2. Bus via Shandwick Place

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    4h 11m
    £24–47

  3. Train via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 18m
    £57–121

  4. Drive 126.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer (Station) to Edinburghcar car 126.2 mi
    2h 37m
    £31–45

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    4h 23m
    £56–118

Stranraer (Station) to Edinburgh by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Stranraer (Station), Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Stranraer (Station) to Princes Street via Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m.

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