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

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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    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 Alloatrain train
    5h 12m
    £55–88

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Mariner Centrebus bus X37 / ...
    6h 23m
    £12–18

  3. Bus, line 325 bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Police Station to Cafe at No.44bus bus 325
    5h 33m
    £25–49

  4. Drive  119.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Dollarcar car 119.9 mi
    2h 21m
    £30–43

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    5h 17m
    £53–87

Stranraer to Dollar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Cafe at No.44 via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Alloa, and Shillinghill in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Cafe at No.44 via Buchanan Bus Stn, Dunblane Police Station, and Police Station in around 5h 33m.

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