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

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    6h 41m

  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 Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    6h 41m
    £34–66

  3. Drive 177.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Tarbertcar car 177.2 mi
    3h 35m
    £43–62

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    6h 51m
    £62–119

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Drive from Largs to Tarbertcar car
    5h 25m
    £66–111

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 183.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Tarbert, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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