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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Leith to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Leith to Stranraer?

The distance between Leith and Stranraer is 145 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Leith to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Stranraer bus from?

Leith to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Stranraer train from?

Leith to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Leith to Stranraer is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Leith to Stranraer bus arrive?

Leith to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Leith to Stranraer train arrive?

Leith to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Leith to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Stranraer is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Leith to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Stranraer?

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 142+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 3m
£55–116
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Crossbus 358 / ...
5h 50m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 12m
Drive 127.4 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Stranraercar 127.4 mi
2h 43m
£31–45

Leith to Stranraer by train

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5h 3mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leith to Stranraer.

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 12m.

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