There are 5 ways to get from Cupar to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 47m£51–102Bus via Ayr
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
7h 30m£25–40Bus
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 2mDrive 148.2 mi
- Drive from Cupar to Stranraercar 148.2 mi
2h 56m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 20m£46–109
Cupar to Stranraer by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cupar to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cupar to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cupar station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Seagate Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cupar to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Cupar and Stranraer is 188 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cupar to Stranraer without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 47m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Cupar to Stranraer, including transfers.
Cupar to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Cupar to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
The best way to get from Cupar to Stranraer is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 47m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Cupar, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Cupar to Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £28–45
- 1st Class
- £40–55
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cupar to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cupar to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cupar to Stranraer is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cupar to Stranraer.
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