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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Dingwall is to bus via Ayr which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Dingwall is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Dingwall via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Dingwall?

The distance between Stranraer and Dingwall is 278 miles. The road distance is 259.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Dingwall without a car is to Bus which takes 8h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Stranraer to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Dingwall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Dingwall train from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Dingwall is to Bus which takes 8h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £230 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Stranraer to Dingwall bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Dingwall train arrive?

Stranraer to Dingwall train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Dingwall is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Stranraer to Dingwall.

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

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Where can I stay near Dingwall?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
8h 14m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
9h 40m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
8h 26m
£123–224
Drive 257.8 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Dingwallcar 257.8 mi
4h 54m
£64–92
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 3m
£99–240

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Dingwall.

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Distance: 276.5 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Hill Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Hill Street via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 8h 26m.

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