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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Stranraer is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hawick and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawick to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Mart Street Bus Stance and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Hawick to Stranraer?

The distance between Hawick and Stranraer is 155 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to Stranraer without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Hawick to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawick to Stranraer bus from?

Hawick to Stranraer bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Mart Street Bus Stance station.

Train or bus from Hawick to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Hawick to Stranraer is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Hawick to Stranraer bus arrive?

Hawick to Stranraer bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hawick to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawick to Stranraer is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Hawick to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 210+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Travel Agents to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 19m
Drive 120.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hawick to Stranraercar 120.8 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 17m
£73–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 30m

Hawick to Stranraer by bus and train

35Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hawick to Stranraer.

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Distance: 154.4 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Stranraer via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Stranraer Port Rodie via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 30m.

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