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

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer (Station) to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    7h 1m
    £103–181

  2. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 30m
    £19–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    7h 16m
    £46–91

  4. Drive  245.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer (Station) to Invernesscar car 245.8 mi
    4h 47m
    £61–88

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    7h 52m
    £135–271

  6. Train via Perth

    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 Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    7h 30m
    £88–177

Stranraer (Station) to Inverness by train and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer (Station) to Bus Station Stance 3 via Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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