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How to get fromStranraer to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    7h 7m
    £119–230

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    7h 48m
    £30–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 11m

  4. Drive 245.7 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Invernesscar car 245.7 mi
    4h 46m
    £60–87

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    8h 17m
    £126–258

  6. Train via Perth

    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 Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    7h 34m
    £102–229

Stranraer to Inverness by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Inverness via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Inverness Union Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 7h 11m.

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