Rome2Rio

How to get fromStranraer to Bournemouthby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Bournemouth

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Stranraer to Bournemouth by train, plane, bus, 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.

  1. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 1m
    £98–274

  2. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane plane EDI - BOH
    7h 48m
    £46–189

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train
    11h 51m

  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 160
    14h 44m

  5. Drive 434.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Bournemouthcar car 434.8 mi
    7h 46m
    £106–152

  6. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 24m
    £106–271

  7. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    7h 42m
    £123–394

  8. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 27m
    £122–269

  9. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 30m
    £107–251

  10. Train

    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 Central to Staffordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
    11h 55m
    £238–401

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    16h 37m
    £79–286

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 489.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Bournemouth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Stafford in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bournemouth Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 16h 37m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers