There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Glencoe by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotelbus 915
5h 49m£13–18Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain
8h 19m£88–145Drive 167.5 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Glencoecar 167.5 mi
3h 19m£42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Glencoe Villagebus
5h 52m£67–104Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotelbus 915
6h 9m£22–40
Stranraer to Glencoe by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Glencoe is to Bus via Glasgow which costs £13 - £19 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Glencoe is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Glencoe. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Glencoe. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Fort William via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Stranraer and Glencoe is 174 miles. The road distance is 168.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Glencoe without a car is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 5h 49m and costs £13 - £19.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Stranraer to Glencoe, including transfers.
Stranraer to Glencoe bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Glencoe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Glencoe is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 5h 49m and costs £13 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Glencoe, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Hotel via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Hotel via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, and Bus Station in around 8h 19m.
- 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
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- 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 Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Glencoe Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Glasgow Airport to Glencoe Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Glencoe bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Glencoe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Glencoe is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Stranraer to Glencoe.
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There are 687+ hotels available in Glencoe.