There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Dundee by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- 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£47–108Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Dundeecar 159.9 mi
3h 9m£39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
4h 55mTrain
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 46m£48–107Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
6h 29m
Stranraer to Dundee by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Dundee is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 9m.
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 Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
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 182 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dundee without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Stranraer to Dundee, including transfers.
Stranraer to Dundee bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer 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 train via Ayr which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Dundee, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Dundee via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Overgate via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 55m.
- 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
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–22
- 1st Class
- £27–40
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £14–21
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £22–29
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–35
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- 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/
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Dundee bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan 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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