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

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Livingston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus bus Uk090
    3h 23m
    £9–15

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus bus
    3h 24m
    £46–80

  3. Drive  111.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Livingstoncar car 111.8 mi
    2h 17m
    £28–40

  4. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus bus Uk090
    3h 23m
    £22–43

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Livingston Northtrain train Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 9m
    £50–83

  6. 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 Partick to Livingston Northtrain train
    4h 9m
    £52–84

Stranraer to Livingston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Deer Park via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Livingston North via Glasgow Central, Bothwell Street, Kings theatre, and Charing Cross (Glasgow) in around 4h 9m.

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