There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Falkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to AyrStranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 15m£33–46Drive 108.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Falkirk108.6 mi
2h 9m£28–40Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
4h 15mBus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
4h 15m
Stranraer to Falkirk by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Falkirk High via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Stranraer and Falkirk is 121 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Stranraer to Falkirk, including transfers.
Stranraer to Falkirk bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can Bus via Glasgow, which costs and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Falkirk High via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Grahamston Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 15m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Falkirk bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Falkirk is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Stranraer to Falkirk.
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