What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews is to Bus via Overgate which costs £16 - £24 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Cupar via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Stranraer and Saint Andrews is 181 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Saint Andrews without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Saint Andrews bus from?

Stranraer to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Saint Andrews train from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Stranraer to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

Stranraer to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stranraer to Saint Andrews train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stranraer to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Saint Andrews is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Stranraer to Saint Andrews.

Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Saint Andrews.

Stranraer to Saint Andrews - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Saint Andrews by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
5h 9m
£31–66
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 22m
£16–23
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
5h 25m
£65–127
Drive 156.9 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Saint Andrewscar 156.9 mi
3h 14m
£39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 30m
£73–125
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 37m
£73–123

Stranraer to Saint Andrews by bus

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Distance: 179.9 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Bus Station via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 5h 25m.

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