There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
3h 39mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
3h 39m£23–46Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
4h 41m£73–131Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stranraer to Edinburgh-EDI119.2 mi
2h 23mDrive 119.2 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 119.2 mi
2h 23m£29–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Stranraer and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 128 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 3h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 3h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stranraer to Edinburgh-EDI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Stranraer to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 3010+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stranraer and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.