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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Stranraer is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 14h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Stranraer is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Port Rodie via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Bath to Stranraer?

The distance between Bath and Stranraer is 496 miles. The road distance is 384.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs £75 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Bath to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Stranraer bus from?

Bath to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Stranraer train from?

Bath to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Bath to Stranraer is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs £75 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Bath to Stranraer bus arrive?

Bath to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Stranraer train arrive?

Bath to Stranraer train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Stranraer is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Bath to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 195+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Bath to Stranraer - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Bath and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Stranraer via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

There are 9 ways to get from Bath to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 5m
£79–311
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 34m
£38–84
Drive 382 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Stranraer382 mi
6h 38m
£95–137
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 50m
£76–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 39m
£90–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from UWE East Gate to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 58m
£40–56
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 42m
£76–153
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 1m
£94–324
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 17m
£88–231

Bath to Stranraer by train

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11h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.8 mi
Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Stranraer via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Port Rodie via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 34m.

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