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How to get fromStranraer to Aberdeenby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Aberdeen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    6h 9m
    £25–58

  2. 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 Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    6h 10m
    £92–162

  3. Drive  224 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Aberdeencar car 224 mi
    4h 12m
    £57–82

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    6h 15m
    £93–161

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    6h 39m
    £36–83

Stranraer to Aberdeen by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Union Square Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Aberdeen via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 10m.

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