There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Lesmahagow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
4h 9m£42–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Abbey Greenbus X74
4h 11m£11–15Drive 86.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Lesmahagowcar 86.9 mi
1h 56m£22–32Train via Ayr
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 14m£43–71Bus, line 267 bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 267 / ...
5h 11m£20–37
Stranraer to Lesmahagow by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Lesmahagow is to Bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Lesmahagow is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Lesmahagow. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Abbey Green via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Lesmahagow. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Hamilton Central via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Stranraer and Lesmahagow is 122 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Lesmahagow without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Stranraer to Lesmahagow, including transfers.
Stranraer to Lesmahagow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Lesmahagow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Lesmahagow is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Lesmahagow, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Abbey Green via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- 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
- 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
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Abbey Green
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Lesmahagow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Lesmahagow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Lesmahagow is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Stranraer to Lesmahagow.
There are 280+ hotels available in Lesmahagow.