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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Stranraer is to train and bus via Ayr which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 28m.

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 £26 - £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 Stranraer Port Rodie via Haymarket Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

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 33m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Bathgate to Stranraer bus arrive?

Bathgate to Stranraer bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Haymarket 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.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 210+ 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 33m
£55–111
Train, bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Crossbus 358 / ...
5h 28m
£24–41
Train, Bus
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 42m
Drive 106.7 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Stranraercar 106.7 mi
2h 14m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket Stationbus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bathgate to Stranraer.

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Distance: 124.5 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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, West George Street, Central Station, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Stranraer Port Rodie via Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 5m.

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