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How to get fromWashington to Stranraerby plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Stranraer by plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DCA - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    13h 39m
    £381–706

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DCA - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    13h 58m
    £321–1,087

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    15h
    £364–655

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane IAD - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    15h 46m
    £359–636

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,512.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 39m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Stranraer, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Stranraer. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 757 bus to Brick Lane, walk to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Ayr, then take the train to Stranraer. Alternatively, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the line 77 bus to West Nile Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, then take the train to Stranraer.

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