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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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    6h 51m
    £81–175

  2. Drive 151 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Dunscar car 151 mi
    3h 5m
    £37–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    8h 8m
    £90–129

  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 9m
    £82–174

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Railway Stationbus bus X7
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Berwick stationbus bus 253
    9h 18m
    £44–78

Stranraer to Duns by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Boston Court via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Railway Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station, Berwick station, and Castlegate in around 9h 18m.

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