There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Dunblane by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Police Stationbus E3 / ...
3h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 4m£19–32Train via Ayr
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain
4h£32–42Drive 116.4 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Dunblanecar 116.4 mi
2h 16m£29–42Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Police Stationbus E3 / ...
4h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Dunblane is to train which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Dunblane is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dunblane station. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Dunblane via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Stranraer and Dunblane is 122 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dunblane without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Stranraer to Dunblane, including transfers.
Stranraer to Dunblane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dunblane train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dunblane is to Bus which takes 3h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Dunblane, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Police Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Dunblane via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblane
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Dunblane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Dunblane train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Dunblane is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Stranraer to Dunblane.
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