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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Perth to Stranraer?

The distance between Perth and Stranraer is 162 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Perth to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Stranraer bus from?

Perth to Stranraer bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Stranraer train from?

Perth to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Perth to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Perth to Stranraer bus arrive?

Perth to Stranraer bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Stranraer train arrive?

Perth to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Stranraer is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Perth to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4h 56m
£36–66
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
6h 11m
£25–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 34m
Drive 142.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Stranraercar 142.6 mi
2h 46m
£35–50

Perth to Stranraer by train and foot

35Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Stranraer.

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Distance: 160.9 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 34m.

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