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How to get fromStranraer to Edinburgh Waverleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley 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
    3h 45m
    £47–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Uk090 / ...
    4h 12m
    £21–43

  3. Drive  126.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverleycar car 126.6 mi
    2h 38m
    £32–46

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    4h 23m
    £48–91

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    6h 44m

Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Edinburgh Waverley via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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