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 44mDrive 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 51mTrain
- 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 47mBus via Seagate Bus Station
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
5h 31m
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 51m.
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 44m.
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 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 First ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Dundee is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 4h 51m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Overgate via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 51m.
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- 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/
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
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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 First 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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