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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Glenrothes by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus bus X24
    4h 53m

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus bus X24
    4h 53m
    £29–51

  3. Train

    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 Perthtrain train
    5h 54m
    £82–157

  4. Drive 139.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Glenrothescar car 139.3 mi
    2h 48m
    £34–49

  5. Train via Haymarket

    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 Central to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train
    6h 7m
    £78–149

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  • Distance: 147.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Ladybank, and Railway Station in around 5h 54m.

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