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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Alexandria 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 Hyndland to Alexandriatrain train
    3h 45m
    £46–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    4h 5m
    £11–17

  3. Drive  99.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Alexandriacar car 99.3 mi
    2h 1m
    £25–36

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    3h 59m
    £46–75

  5. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Marriott Hotel to Asda St James Retail Parkbus bus 1
    4h 21m
    £23–48

Stranraer to Alexandria by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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 Hyndland in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan 4 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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