There are 4 ways to get from Alnwick to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 52m£84–170Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 50m£25–38Bus
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 40m£37–69Drive 171.2 mi
- Drive from Alnwick to Stranraercar 171.2 mi
3h 24m£43–62
Alnwick to Stranraer by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Stranraer is to bus via Glasgow which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Alnwick to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Alnmouth and arriving at Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Alnwick and Stranraer is 240 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Alnwick to Stranraer, including transfers.
Alnwick to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.
Alnwick to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Alnmouth station.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Stranraer is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Stranraer via Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 40m.
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Alnwick to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Alnwick to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Stranraer is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Alnwick to Stranraer.
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