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How to get fromStranraer to Loch Nessby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

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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 Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
    8h 2m
    £20–30

  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 Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain train
    9h 1m
    £69–143

  3. Drive  215.1 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Fort Augustuscar car 215.1 mi
    4h 22m
    £54–78

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Fort Augustusbus bus
    8h 2m
    £29–52

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    9h 6m
    £69–141

Stranraer to Loch Ness by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Fort Augustus via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Fort Augustus via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Bridge in around 9h 1m.

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