There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 27m£50–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Tollbus 915 / ...
3h 29m£17–33Drive 96.5 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Dumbartoncar 96.5 mi
1h 56m£24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from York Street to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
3h 49m£48–86Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the bus from York Street to Risk Streetbus 1 / ...
4h 41m£34–47
Stranraer to Dumbarton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Dumbarton Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Stranraer and Dumbarton is 114 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton, including transfers.
Stranraer to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dumbarton is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Dumbarton Central via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Barloan Toll via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 29m.
- 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 Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £2–5
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Barloan Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from York Street to Risk Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from York Street to Risk Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Dumbarton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Dumbarton is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Stranraer to Dumbarton.
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