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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Stranraer

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Stranraer

Cheapest
2 h 32 min
Car
206 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$32.91
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$45.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer is to bus via St Andrew's House which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Stranraer?

The distance between Edinburgh and Stranraer is 216 km. The road distance is 206.2 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $36.96 - $52.17 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stranraer bus from?

Edinburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Stranraer train from?

Edinburgh to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $36.96 - $52.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45.65 - $141.30 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Stranraer bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Stranraer train arrive?

Edinburgh to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Stranraer is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Edinburgh to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Stranraer?

Book your Edinburgh to Stranraer train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 158+ hotels available in Stranraer. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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