There are 7 ways to get from Stranraer to Aberystwyth by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
10h 35mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
14h 40m£67–121Drive 326.1 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Aberystwythcar 326.1 mi
6h 14m£81–117Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
9h 7m£112–220Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
10h 44m£158–267Bus, train, Steam train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
15h 17mTrain, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain
10h 6m£120–251
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £65 - £130 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs £80 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Aberystwyth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Stranraer and Aberystwyth is 365 miles. The road distance is 328 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Aberystwyth without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Stranraer to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Stranraer to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Aberystwyth is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £270 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Aberystwyth via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Aberystwyth is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Stranraer to Aberystwyth.
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