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How to get fromStranraer to Scottish Highlandsby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Scottish Highlands by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    6h 36m

  2. Train, travel via Ayr

    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 Fort Williamtrain train
    4. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 33m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Fort William Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    6h 39m

  4. Bus, travel via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    4. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 36m

  5. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 37m

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  • Distance: 193.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Scottish Highlands via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Fort William in around 7h 33m.

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