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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £55 - £90 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Stranraer is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Scrabster and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Scrabster Ferry Terminal and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Inverness Union Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Scrabster to Stranraer?

The distance between Scrabster and Stranraer is 392 miles. The road distance is 355.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Scrabster to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scrabster to Stranraer bus from?

Scrabster to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Scrabster Ferry Terminal station.

Train or bus from Scrabster to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Scrabster to Stranraer is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Scrabster to Stranraer bus arrive?

Scrabster to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Scrabster to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Scrabster to Stranraer is 356 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Scrabster to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 197+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Scrabster to Stranraer - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Scrabster to Stranraer by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
11h 37m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
12h 7m
£57–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 53m
£99–196
Drive 353.4 mi
1. Drive from Scrabster to Stranraercar 353.4 mi
7h 2m
£87–126
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KOI - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 16m
£210–488
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 55m
£72–232
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
12h 26m
£85–247
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 42m
£114–297
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KOI - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 15m
£202–497

Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.3 mi
Duration: 11h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stranraer Port Rodie via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Stranraer via Thurso, Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 12h 26m.

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