What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Motherwell?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Motherwell is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Motherwell?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Motherwell is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at High Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Motherwell?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Motherwell via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Motherwell?

The distance between Stranraer and Motherwell is 112 miles. The road distance is 89.8 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Motherwell without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Motherwell without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Motherwell?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Stranraer to Motherwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Motherwell bus from?

Stranraer to Motherwell bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Motherwell train from?

Stranraer to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Motherwell?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Motherwell is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can Bus via Glasgow Buchanan, which costs and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Stranraer to Motherwell bus arrive?

Stranraer to Motherwell bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Stranraer to Motherwell train arrive?

Stranraer to Motherwell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Motherwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Motherwell is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Stranraer to Motherwell.

How do I get a train ticket from Stranraer to Motherwell?

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Train via Ayr
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 1m
£45–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3h 6m
£18–37
Bus via Glasgow Buchanan
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3h 6m
Drive 89.3 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Motherwellcar 89.3 mi
1h 55m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
3h 6m
£45–83

Stranraer to Motherwell by train

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Distance: 111.6 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Motherwell via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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