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

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Gretna by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dumfries

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    3h 39m

  2. Drive 91 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Gretnacar car 91 mi
    1h 44m
    £23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    4h 19m
    £68–129

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Hospitalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Hospital to Schoolbus bus 79
    4h 22m

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  • Distance: 100 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station hourly, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Gretna Green via Kilmarnock in around 4h 19m.

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