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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    6h 49m
    £30–47

  2. Train

    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 1m
    £118–215

  3. Drive 245.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Invernesscar car 245.3 mi
    4h 41m
    £62–89

  4. 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 1m
    £129–257

  5. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    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 17m

  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 31m
    £93–220

Stranraer to Inverness by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 1m.

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