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

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Aberdeen by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    6h
    £33–60

  2. Train

    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 13m
    £110–218

  3. Drive 224 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Aberdeencar car 224 mi
    4h 12m
    £55–79

  4. 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    7h 15m
    £121–338

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    6h 20m
    £81–161

  6. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    7h 4m

Stranraer to Aberdeen by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Aberdeen via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 13m.

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