There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091 / ...
4h 41m£27–52Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Gleneaglestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 10m£21–33Train via Ayr
- 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 7m£57–92Drive 128.7 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Auchterardercar 128.7 mi
2h 30m£32–46Train
- 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 13m£56–91
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder is to Bus and train which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.
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 Port Rodie and arriving at Co-op via Buchanan Bus Station and Lamberkine Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
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 7m.
The distance between Stranraer and Auchterarder is 158 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Stranraer to Auchterarder, including transfers.
Stranraer to Auchterarder bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from 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 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Auchterarder, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Co-op via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Lamberkine Drive in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, 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 7m.
- 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
- £16–26
- 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
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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Auchterarder bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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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