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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Stranraer is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h.

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 £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Stranraer?

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

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 - £55.

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 FlixBus, depart from Bus 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 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h.

Where does the Perth to Stranraer bus arrive?

Perth to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 195+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Perth 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 Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4h 56m
£35–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h
£20–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
4h 57m
£27–43
Drive 142.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Stranraer142.6 mi
2h 46m
£36–52
Bus via Canal Street
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationE3
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
5h 5m

Perth to Stranraer by train and foot

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4h 56mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.2 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 Bus Station to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h.

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