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How to get fromStranraer to South Queensferryby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to South Queensferry by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Ayr

    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 Haymarkettrain train
    4h 10m
    £47–97

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    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 X24 / ...
    4h 52m
    £14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air / ...
    4h 10m
    £26–46

  4. Drive  120.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to South Queensferrycar car 120.9 mi
    2h 28m
    £31–44

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    5h 19m
    £50–93

Stranraer to South Queensferry by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and South Queensferry, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Dalmeny via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Slip Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal in around 4h 10m.

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