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How to get fromDunbar to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 9m
    £55–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 15m
    £29–58

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 10m
    £33–84

  4. Drive  152.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dunbar to Stranraercar car 152.3 mi
    2h 59m
    £38–55

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 39m

Dunbar to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Port Rodie via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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