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How to get fromInverness to Stranraerby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 3m
    £110–182

  2. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 37m
    £21–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 30m
    £48–94

  4. Drive  246 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Stranraercar car 246 mi
    4h 46m
    £62–89

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 46m
    £132–285

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 4m
    £87–150

Inverness to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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