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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3h 46m
    £39–48

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    4h 23m
    £12–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    3h 55m

  4. Drive 126.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Edinburghcar car 126.2 mi
    2h 36m
    £31–45

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    4h 55m
    £23–36

Stranraer to Edinburgh by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Princes Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 55m.

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