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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Stranraer is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Stranraer is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Stranraer via Aberdeen, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Elgin to Stranraer?

The distance between Elgin and Stranraer is 323 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Elgin to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Stranraer bus from?

Elgin to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Elgin to Stranraer is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Elgin to Stranraer bus arrive?

Elgin to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Elgin to Stranraer train arrive?

Elgin to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Stranraer is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Elgin to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Elgin to Stranraer - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 36m
£63–142
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
10h 7m
£25–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
8h 58m
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Stranraercar 258.4 mi
5h 8m
£63–91
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 9m
£124–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 38m
£55–108

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Stranraer.

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Distance: 321.4 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Stranraer via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 58m.

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