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

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

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  1. 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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    4h 3m
    £21–52

  2. Train via Ayr

    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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 18m
    £57–122

  3. Drive 128 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Leithcar car 128 mi
    2h 42m
    £32–46

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    4h 23m
    £57–118

  5. Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Regent Roadbus bus Uk090
    5h 4m

Stranraer to Leith by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m.

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