There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 44mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
14h 46m£65–257Drive 404.5 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Stranraercar 404.5 mi
7h 5m£99–142Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 42m£90–261Train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 48m£212–345Train, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 1mTrain to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 37m£123–407Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 50m£140–468Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus
8h 20m£102–346Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 58m£104–260Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 33m£117–286
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Stranraer is to bus which costs £65 - £260 and takes 14h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Stranraer is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs £90 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Port Rodie via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Stranraer via Stafford, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Stranraer is 419 miles. The road distance is 406.8 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Stranraer without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Basingstoke to Stranraer, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Stranraer is to bus which takes 14h 46m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £350 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from The Malls to Port Rodie via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Stranraer via Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–430
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Basingstoke to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basingstoke to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Stranraer is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Basingstoke to Stranraer.
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