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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Stranraer is to train and fly which costs £65 - £170 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Stranraer is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Port Rodie via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Stranraer via Waterloo station, London Euston, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Guildford to Stranraer?

The distance between Guildford and Stranraer is 532 miles. The road distance is 414.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs £80 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Guildford to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Stranraer bus from?

Guildford to Stranraer bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Stranraer train from?

Guildford to Stranraer train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Guildford to Stranraer is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Guildford to Stranraer bus arrive?

Guildford to Stranraer bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Stranraer train arrive?

Guildford to Stranraer train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Stranraer is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Guildford to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 179+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Guildford to Stranraer - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Guildford 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 Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 53m
£83–252
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 7m
£68–166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
13h 31m
Drive 412.3 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Stranraercar 412.3 mi
7h 21m
£102–147
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 14m
£93–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
5. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 30m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
17h 15m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 36m
£127–271
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 4m
£92–183
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 33m
£106–304
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 26m
£82–195

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 528.7 mi
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Guildford to Stranraer via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Port Rodie via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 15m.

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