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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 21m
    £46–81

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 22m
    £9–15

  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 22m
    £22–43

  5. Train

    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
    £52–85

Stranraer to Livingston by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Livingston North via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Partick in around 4h 9m.

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