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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Stranraer is to fly and train which costs £50 - £130 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Stranraer is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Clifton Road and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Coach Park and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Rugby to Stranraer?

The distance between Rugby and Stranraer is 417 miles. The road distance is 326.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Rugby to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Stranraer bus from?

Rugby to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Clifton Road station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Stranraer train from?

Rugby to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Rugby to Stranraer is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 47m.

Where does the Rugby to Stranraer bus arrive?

Rugby to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Rugby to Stranraer train arrive?

Rugby to Stranraer train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Stranraer is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Rugby to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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Rugby to Stranraer - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rugby to Stranraer by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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 Rugby to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 27m
£58–209
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 27m
£54–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Clifton Road to Northampton Bus Interchangebus 96
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
13h 47m
Drive 324.3 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Stranraercar 324.3 mi
5h 30m
£79–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Coventry to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 32m
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 27m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 45m
£71–154
Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
8h 39m
£74–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 3m
£117–372
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Rugby to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 54m
£72–235

Rugby to Stranraer by train

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7h 27mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.7 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Rugby to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clifton Road to Stranraer Port Rodie via Northampton Bus Interchange, Coach Park, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 13h 47m.

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