There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Dundee by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
4h 34m£21–34Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
4h 42m£38–84Drive 159.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Dundeecar 159.9 mi
3h 9m£40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 46m£29–75Bus via Railway Station
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus E3
4h 48m
Stranraer to Dundee by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Dundee is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Dundee is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Dundee via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Stranraer and Dundee is 171 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dundee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs £20 - £35.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Stranraer to Dundee, including transfers.
Stranraer to Dundee bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dundee is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Dundee, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Dundee via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 42m.
- 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 Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- 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 Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Dundee bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Dundee is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Stranraer to Dundee.
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