There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Central 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 / ...
2h 30m£44–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2h 49m£16–35Drive 85 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Glasgow Centralcar 85 mi
1h 44m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2h 35m£40–80Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
3h 27m£29–39
Stranraer to Glasgow Central by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Central is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Central is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £20 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stranraer and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Stranraer and Glasgow Central is 99 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Central without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Central, including transfers.
Stranraer to Glasgow Central bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Glasgow Central train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Central is to train via Ayr which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Glasgow Central, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central via Ayr in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Glasgow Central bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Glasgow Central train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Glasgow Central is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Stranraer to Glasgow Central.
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