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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Perth 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 Perthtrain train
    4h 6m
    £72–138

  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 South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    4h 37m
    £20–38

  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 Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    4h 13m
    £43–81

  4. Drive 142.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Perthcar car 142.2 mi
    2h 46m
    £35–51

  5. Bus via Park and Ride

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus Uk091 / ...
    4h 25m

Stranraer to Perth by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Perth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to South Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Lamberkine Drive in around 4h 25m.

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