There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Alexandria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 45m£51–96Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
4h 19m£23–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Alexandriatrain Airdrie - Balloch / ...
3h 54mDrive 99.3 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Alexandriacar 99.3 mi
2h 1m£25–35
Stranraer to Alexandria by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Alexandria is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Alexandria is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, York Street and Asda St James Retail Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Alexandria via Ayr, Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Stranraer and Alexandria is 116 miles. The road distance is 99.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Alexandria without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Stranraer to Alexandria, including transfers.
Stranraer to Alexandria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Alexandria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Alexandria is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Alexandria, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Alexandria via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Gilmour Street via Buchanan Bus Station, West Campbell Street, York Street, and Asda St James Retail Park in around 4h 19m.
- 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 Low Level to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.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
- 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
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from York Street to Asda St James Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Alexandria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Alexandria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Alexandria is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Stranraer to Alexandria.
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