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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer is to bus via Dundee which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Stonehaven and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Stonehaven to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Barclay Street and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Union Square Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Stonehaven and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Stonehaven to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Stonehaven to Stranraer?

The distance between Stonehaven and Stranraer is 237 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Stranraer bus from?

Stonehaven to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Stonehaven to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Stonehaven to Stranraer bus arrive?

Stonehaven to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stonehaven to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stonehaven to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Stranraer is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Stonehaven to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 179+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 7m
£46–82
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus X7
2. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus
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 / ...
8h 39m
£32–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 58m
Drive 209.8 mi
1. Drive from Stonehaven to Stranraercar 209.8 mi
3h 57m
£52–75

Stonehaven to Stranraer by train and foot

35Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stonehaven to Stranraer.

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Distance: 235.4 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Stonehaven to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclay Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 58m.

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