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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 via Ayr

    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 33m
    £79–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus bus
    6h 34m
    £19–27

  3. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 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 20m
    £31–55

  4. Drive  187.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Montrosecar car 187.9 mi
    3h 48m
    £47–67

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Montrosetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 38m
    £78–136

Stranraer to Montrose by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Montrose via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Montrose High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 6h 20m.

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