There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Carnoustie 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 Carnoustietrain
5h 17m£85–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9
5h 35m£34–65Drive 169.3 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Carnoustiecar 169.3 mi
3h 27m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
5h 22m£84–159Bus via Overgate
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 38m
Stranraer to Carnoustie by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Carnoustie is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Carnoustie is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Sugarhouse Wynd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Carnoustie. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Carnoustie via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Stranraer and Carnoustie is 193 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Carnoustie without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Stranraer to Carnoustie, including transfers.
Stranraer to Carnoustie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Carnoustie is to train via Ayr which takes 5h 17m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Carnoustie, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Carnoustie via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Queen Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Sugarhouse Wynd in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carnoustie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Carnoustie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Carnoustie train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Carnoustie is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Stranraer to Carnoustie.
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