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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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

  2. Drive 126.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Edinburghcar car 126.2 mi
    2h 36m
    £32–46

  3. Train via Ayr

    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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 18m
    £54–122

  4. Train

    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 22m
    £54–118

  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
    £37–55

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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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