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How to get fromAberdeen to Stranraerby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 19m
    £49–112

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    7h 47m
    £21–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h

  4. Drive 224.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Stranraercar car 224.4 mi
    4h 12m
    £54–79

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ABZ - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 53m
    £111–183

Aberdeen to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h.

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