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How to get fromStranraer to Dunbarby train, bus or car

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

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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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    4h 39m
    £41–56

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 16m
    £15–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7
    5h 21m

  4. Drive 150.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Dunbarcar car 150.4 mi
    3h 1m
    £37–53

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7
    5h 21m
    £24–34

Stranraer to Dunbar by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Dunbar, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Dunbar via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to High Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 21m.

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