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How to get fromStranraer to Aberdeenby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    5h 55m
    £48–114

  2. Bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 22m
    £25–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus M9
    5h 56m

  4. Drive 224 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Aberdeencar car 224 mi
    4h 12m
    £54–79

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    7h 49m
    £100–204

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 59m
    £37–104

Stranraer to Aberdeen by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Aberdeen via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Union Square Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 56m.

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