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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Stranraer is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Port Rodie via Bus Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Stranraer?

The distance between Bathgate and Stranraer is 125 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Bathgate to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Stranraer bus from?

Bathgate to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Bathgate to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Bathgate to Stranraer bus arrive?

Bathgate to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bathgate to Stranraer train arrive?

Bathgate to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Stranraer is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bathgate to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 183+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Bathgate to Stranraer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4h 31m
£38–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 902
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 6m
£20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 32m
£28–37
Drive 106.7 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Stranraercar 106.7 mi
2h 14m
£26–37
Train, Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 41m

Bathgate to Stranraer by train and foot

35Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bathgate to Stranraer.

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Distance: 124 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bathgate to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Port Rodie via Bus Terminal and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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