There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
3h 18m£58–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
3h 40m£21–41Drive 111.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer (Station) to Stirlingcar 111.9 mi
2h 14m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
3h 27m£57–108Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
4h 27m
Stranraer (Station) to Stirling by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Stirling via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Stranraer (Station) and Stirling is 129 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 18m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling, including transfers.
Stranraer (Station) to Stirling bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer (Station) to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 18m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Stranraer (Station), Scotland and Stirling, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Stirling via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stranraer (Station) to Islamic Centre via Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 40m.
- 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- 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/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- 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
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £5–10
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer (Station) to Stirling bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer (Station) to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer (Station) to Stirling is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Stranraer (Station) to Stirling.
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