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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 13m
    £72–172

  2. Drive  151 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 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 49m

  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
    £80–163

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Squarebus bus 34
    10h 16m

Stranraer to Duns by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Surgeons' Hall, Galashiels Transport Interchange, and Woodmarket Bus Shelter in around 10h 16m.

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