There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Hawick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
5h 57m£67–153Drive 120.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Hawickcar 120.9 mi
2h 26m£30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Sainsburys Hawickbus X95
6h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
7h 17mBus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Mart Street Bus Stancebus X95
7h 17m£38–66
Stranraer to Hawick by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Hawick is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Hawick is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Hawick. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Mart Street Bus Stance via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Hawick. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Galashiels via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Stranraer and Hawick is 196 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Hawick without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Stranraer to Hawick, including transfers.
Stranraer to Hawick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Hawick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Hawick is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Hawick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Mart Street Bus Stance via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Mart Street Bus Stance via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Hawick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Hawick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Hawick is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Stranraer to Hawick.
There are 306+ hotels available in Hawick.




