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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Montrosetrain train
    5h 27m
    £95–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacybus bus X7
    5h 46m
    £37–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Montrosetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 36m
    £66–126

  4. Drive 187.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Montrosecar car 187.9 mi
    3h 48m
    £46–67

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus bus
    6h 15m

Stranraer to Montrose by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Montrose via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Lloyds Pharmacy via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 5h 46m.

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