There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Alexandria by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 45m£43–73Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
4h 42m£22–42Drive 99.3 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Alexandriacar 99.3 mi
2h 1m£25–37Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
3h 49m£44–73Bus, line 1 bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Asda St James Retail Parkbus 1
5h 9m£35–50
Stranraer to Alexandria by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Alexandria is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Alexandria is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Gilmour Street via St Enoch subway and Asda St James Retail Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
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 via Ayr which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £75.
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 via Ayr which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 42m.
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, St Enoch subway, and Asda St James Retail Park in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from St Enoch subway to Asda St James Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from St Enoch subway to Asda St James Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
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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