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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 500
    8h 44m

  2. Drive  225.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Mallaigcar car 225.9 mi
    4h 36m
    £56–81

  3. 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 to Mallaigtrain train
    8h 58m
    £101–199

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    9h 2m
    £101–193

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Mallaigtrain train
    9h 53m
    £88–157

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  • Distance: 233.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Fort William Bus Station in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Mallaig via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 58m.

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