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 £24 - £40 and takes 7h 14m.

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 £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 Port Rodie via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

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 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 45m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 14m.

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 192+ 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 HotelX95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
6h 20m
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 14m
£24–36
Train
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 45m
£42–75
Drive 120.8 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Stranraer120.8 mi
2h 25m
£30–43

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hawick to Stranraer.

Launch map view

Distance: 154.5 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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 45m. 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 14m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.