There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gleneaglestrain
5h 22m£55–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M9 / ...
5h 45m£11–15Drive 128.7 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Auchterardercar 128.7 mi
2h 30m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gleneaglestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 28m£56–91Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gleneaglestrain
6h 26m£46–67
Stranraer to Auchterarder by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder is to Bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Auchterarder. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Co-op via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Auchterarder. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Gleneagles via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Stranraer and Auchterarder is 150 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 5h 22m and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder, including transfers.
Stranraer to Auchterarder bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Auchterarder train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder is to train via Ayr which takes 5h 22m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Auchterarder, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to St Kessogs Place via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Gleneagles, and Gleneagles Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Co-op via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, South Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 45m.
- 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Gleneagles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gleneagles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gleneagles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Auchterarder bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Auchterarder train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Auchterarder is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Stranraer to Auchterarder.
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