There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Eyemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
5h 53m£71–171Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Railway Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Co-op Eyemouthbus 253
7h 45m£36–65Bus
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Railway Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Co-op Eyemouthbus 253
7h 35mDrive 164.1 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Eyemouthcar 164.1 mi
3h 24m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
6h 35m£78–160
Stranraer to Eyemouth by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Eyemouth is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Eyemouth is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Eyemouth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Co-op Eyemouth via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Eyemouth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Stranraer and Eyemouth is 212 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Eyemouth without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 5h 53m and costs £70 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Stranraer to Eyemouth, including transfers.
Stranraer to Eyemouth bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Eyemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Eyemouth is to train via Ayr which takes 5h 53m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Eyemouth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Hurker Crescent via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Castlegate in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Co-op Eyemouth via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, and Railway Station in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Eyemouth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Eyemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Eyemouth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Stranraer to Eyemouth.
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