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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Duns 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    6h 18m
    £67–140

  2. Drive  151 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Dunscar car 151 mi
    3h 5m
    £38–54

  3. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    6h 51m
    £42–92

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    7h 11m
    £70–141

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    8h 7m
    £79–117

Stranraer to Duns by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Boston Court via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Railway Street in around 6h 18m.

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