There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to AyrStranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour StreetAyr - Glasgow Central
2h 37m£33–34Train
cheapest- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow CentralStranraer - Glasgow Central
3h£11–20Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
3h 7m£18–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stranraer to Glasgow-GLA85.5 mi
1h 47mDrive 85.5 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA)85.5 mi
1h 47m£21–31Bus via Cathedral Street
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan923
3h 11m
Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to train which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA). However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Terminal Building via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Stranraer and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 94 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 2h 37m and costs £33 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA), including transfers.
Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to train via Ayr which takes 2h 37m and costs £33 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 3h 7m.
Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Stranraer to Glasgow Airport (GLA).
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Sanderling Road via Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, and New Sneddon Street in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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 Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.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/
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