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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Dingwall is to train via Perth which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 25m.

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 - £90.

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 Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Dingwall?

The distance between Stranraer and Dingwall is 272 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 7h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Dingwall?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Dingwall is to Bus which takes 7h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Stranraer to Dingwall bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Stranraer to Dingwall - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and plane

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

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

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
7h 25m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
9h 10m
£21–80
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 9m
£47–107
Drive 257.8 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Dingwallcar 257.8 mi
4h 54m
£63–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
8h 33m
£119–229
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
8h 25m
£41–107

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 22mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Dingwall.

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Distance: 270.2 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Tesco via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Hill Street via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 8h 9m.

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