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

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Stirling 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 Stirlingtrain train
    3h 20m
    £58–112

  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 Islamic Centrebus bus M8 / ...
    3h 30m
    £21–41

  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 Stirlingtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
    3h 28m
    £29–55

  4. Drive 111.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Stirlingcar car 111.9 mi
    2h 14m
    £28–40

  5. Bus via Bus Station

    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 X36 / ...
    4h 20m

Stranraer to Stirling by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Stirling via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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