There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Leuchars by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
4h 50m£34–65Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 13m£82–164Drive 155.2 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Leucharscar 155.2 mi
3h 10m£38–55Bus via Overgate
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 7mBus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 23m£54–106Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Leucharstrain
5h 37m£80–161
Stranraer to Leuchars by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Leuchars is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Leuchars is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at St Bunyan's Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Leuchars via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Stranraer and Leuchars is 175 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Leuchars without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Stranraer to Leuchars, including transfers.
Stranraer to Leuchars bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Leuchars is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Leuchars, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to St Bunyan's Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Leuchars via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, and Dundee in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Leuchars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Leuchars
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Leuchars
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Leuchars bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Leuchars is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Stranraer to Leuchars.
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