There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Scotch Corner by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
6h 13m£118–229Drive 170 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Scotch Cornercar 170 mi
3h 4m£42–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Darlingtontrain
9h 8mBus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centrebus 591
10h 29m£46–86
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Scotch Corner is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Scotch Corner is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Scotch Corner. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Scotch Corner via Buchanan Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Scotch Corner. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Darlington via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Stranraer and Scotch Corner is 315 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Scotch Corner without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Stranraer to Scotch Corner, including transfers.
Stranraer to Scotch Corner bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Scotch Corner train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Scotch Corner is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Scotch Corner, England?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Scotch Corner via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Scotch Corner via Buchanan Bus Station and Town Hall in around 10h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Scotch Corner bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Scotch Corner train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Scotch Corner is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Stranraer to Scotch Corner.
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