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

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

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  1. Train

    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 Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train
    5h 12m
    £85–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    5h 54m
    £30–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 20m
    £56–111

  4. Drive 175.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Arbroathcar car 175.6 mi
    3h 30m
    £43–62

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    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 Ember
    5h 57m

Stranraer to Arbroath by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Arbroath via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 5h 54m.

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