There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Falkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 14m£42–77Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
4h 15m£7–10Drive 108.6 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Falkirkcar 108.6 mi
2h 10m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
4h 9m£47–77Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
4h 15m£20–38
Stranraer to Falkirk by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk is to Bus via Glasgow which costs £7 - £11 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Falkirk High via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Stranraer and Falkirk is 121 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Stranraer to Falkirk, including transfers.
Stranraer to Falkirk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can Bus via Glasgow, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Falkirk High via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Grahamston Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Falkirk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Falkirk is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Stranraer to Falkirk.
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