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 £25 - £40 and takes 4h 53m.

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 to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Perth to Stranraer?

The distance between Perth and Stranraer is 151 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 and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 55m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 53m.

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?

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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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 26m
£27–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 53m
£25–37
Train
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 55m
£37–52
Drive 142.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Stranraercar 142.6 mi
2h 46m
£35–51
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 10m

Perth to Stranraer by train, foot, and bus

170Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 149.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 53m.

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