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How to get fromStranraer to Faroe Islandsby train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Faroe Islands by train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane GLA - FAE
    10h 5m
    $524–685

  2. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 Haymarkettrain train
    4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane EDI - FAE
    7h 34m
    $294–687

  3. Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane BFS - FAE
    12h 20m
    $328–728

  4. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Vágar Airport (FAE)plane plane BHD - FAE
    12h 4m
    $380–615

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Vágar Airport (FAE) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 860 km
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Faroe Islands?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Faroe Islands. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, then fly to Vágar Airport (FAE). Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, then fly to Vágar Airport (FAE).

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