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How to get fromStranraer to Falkirkby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Falkirk 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 Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
    4h 5m
    £48–77

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Municipal Buildingsbus bus X37 / ...
    4h 15m
    £7–10

  3. Drive  108.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Falkirkcar car 108.6 mi
    2h 10m
    £27–39

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
    4h 9m
    £47–76

  5. Bus via Asda

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus bus X37
    4h 37m
    £20–38

Stranraer to Falkirk by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Falkirk Grahamston via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Municipal Buildings via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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