There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Luss by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bypassbus 915 / ...
3h 58m£9–12Train, bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Lussbus
4h 21m£52–80Drive 108.3 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Lusscar 108.3 mi
2h 9m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bypassbus 915 / ...
3h 58m£17–34Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Hyndland to Ballochtrain
4h 53m£46–76
Stranraer to Luss by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Luss is to Bus via Glasgow which costs £9 - £13 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Luss is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Luss. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Bypass via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Luss. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Balloch via Ayr, Glasgow Central Low Level and Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Stranraer and Luss is 114 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Luss without a car is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 3h 58m and costs £9 - £13.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Stranraer to Luss, including transfers.
Stranraer to Luss bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Luss train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Luss is to Bus via Glasgow which takes 3h 58m and costs £9 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Luss, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bypass via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Visitor Centre via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Hyndland, Balloch, and Craiglomond Gardens in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- 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 Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- 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
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Hyndland to Balloch
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Luss bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Luss train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Luss is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Stranraer to Luss.
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