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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Elgin is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Elgin is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Elgin via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Elgin?

The distance between Stranraer and Elgin is 323 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 53m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Stranraer to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Elgin?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 53m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Stranraer to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stranraer to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Elgin is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Stranraer to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

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Stranraer to Elgin - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
7h 53m
£62–142
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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Braelossie Placebus M96
9h 56m
£24–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
8h 12m
Drive 258.1 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Elgincar 258.1 mi
5h 7m
£63–91
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
7h 57m
£125–233
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 54m
£46–119

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Elgin.

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Distance: 321.4 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Elgin via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Aberdeen in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Elgin West Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 12m.

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