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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Stranraer is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 17m.

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 25m and costs £30 - £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 Port Rodie via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Hawick to Stranraer?

The distance between Hawick and Stranraer is 197 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 train which takes 6h 36m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 6h 36m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 17m.

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 25m to drive from Hawick to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 194+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Hawick to Stranraer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Hawick to Stranraer by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 36m
£39–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
7h 17m
£19–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 37m
£32–58
Drive 120.8 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Stranraer120.8 mi
2h 25m
£31–44
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
7h 27m

Hawick to Stranraer by bus, train, and foot

35Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.4 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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 Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Port Rodie via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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