What is the cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh is to bus via Ayr which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Edinburgh?

The distance between Stranraer and Edinburgh is 134 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.

How do I travel from Stranraer to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Edinburgh bus from?

Stranraer to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Edinburgh train from?

Stranraer to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Edinburgh is to Bus which takes 3h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Stranraer to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Stranraer to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Stranraer to Edinburgh train arrive?

Stranraer to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Edinburgh is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Stranraer to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Stranraer to Edinburgh?

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Stranraer to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 55m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
4h 51m
£23–36
Train via Ayr
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 18m
£53–120
Drive 126.2 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Edinburghcar 126.2 mi
2h 36m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
4h 23m
£53–116

Stranraer to Edinburgh by train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Princes Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 18m.

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