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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Braehead is to bus via Ayr which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Braehead is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Braehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Braehead station. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Braehead?

The distance between Stranraer and Braehead is 96 miles. The road distance is 85.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Braehead without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 2h 44m and costs £29 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Stranraer to Braehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Braehead bus from?

Stranraer to Braehead bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Braehead?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Braehead is to train via Ayr which takes 2h 44m and costs £29 - £35. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Stranraer to Braehead bus arrive?

Stranraer to Braehead bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Braehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Braehead is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Stranraer to Braehead.

Where can I stay near Braehead?

There are 1482+ hotels available in Braehead.

Stranraer to Braehead - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Braehead by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Ayr
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2h 44m
£29–34
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
3h 15m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3h 4m
Drive 84.8 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Braeheadcar 84.8 mi
1h 47m
£21–30
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
4h 1m
£20–28

Stranraer to Braehead by train and bus

35Weekly Services

2h 44mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Braehead.

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Distance: 95.8 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Braehead, Renfrewshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Xscape via Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, and Niddry Street in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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