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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 20m
    £45–92

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    7h 49m
    £16–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 25m

  4. Drive 245.6 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Stranraercar car 245.6 mi
    4h 41m
    £60–87

  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
    £117–225

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 39m
    £51–147

Inverness to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 25m.

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