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

The cheapest way to get from Leven to Stranraer is to bus via Park & Ride which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leven to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Leven and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Leven station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Park & Ride, North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Leven to Stranraer?

The distance between Leven and Stranraer is 185 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leven to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Leven to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leven to Stranraer bus from?

Leven to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Train or bus from Leven to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Leven to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Park & Ride, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Leven to Stranraer bus arrive?

Leven to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leven to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Leven to Stranraer is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Leven to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 195+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leven 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 Markinch to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 10m
£55–92
Bus via Park & Ride
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 21m
£25–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Markinch to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 12m
£45–83
Drive 144.7 mi
1. Drive from Leven to Stranraer144.7 mi
2h 54m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
7h 5m

Leven to Stranraer by bus, train, and foot

35Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Viewforth Nursery to Stranraer via Howiegate Gardens, Markinch, Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, North Approach Road, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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