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

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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Partick to Airdrietrain train
    3h 32m
    £45–73
  2. Bus, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Belvidere Primary Schoolbus bus 240
    4h 44m
    £10–13
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    4h 3m
    £18–36
  4. Drive  93 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Airdriecar car 93 mi
    2h
    £23–34
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    3h 51m
    £44–72

Stranraer to Airdrie by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Airdrie, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Airdrie via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Partick in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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