There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Dunbar 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
4h 34m£58–141Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus X7
5h 45m£29–54Bus
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
5h 35mDrive 150.7 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Dunbarcar 150.7 mi
3h 2m£37–54Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 16m£65–130
Stranraer to Dunbar by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Dunbar is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £29 - £55 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Dunbar is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Dunbar via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Stranraer and Dunbar is 176 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dunbar without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Stranraer to Dunbar, including transfers.
Stranraer to Dunbar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dunbar is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Dunbar via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to High Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Dunbar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Dunbar is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Stranraer to Dunbar.
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