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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Dundee to Stranraer?

The distance between Dundee and Stranraer is 183 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Dundee to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Stranraer bus from?

Dundee to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Dundee to Stranraer is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Dundee to Stranraer bus arrive?

Dundee to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Stranraer train arrive?

Dundee to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Stranraer is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Dundee to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 142+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Dundee to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 25m
£79–144
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
6h 21m
£25–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 45m
Drive 160.3 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Stranraercar 160.3 mi
3h 10m
£40–57

Dundee to Stranraer by train and foot

35Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dundee to Stranraer.

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 45m.

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