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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Inverness is to bus via Ayr which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Inverness?

The distance between Stranraer and Inverness is 258 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Inverness without a car is to Bus which takes 6h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Stranraer to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Inverness?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Inverness is to Bus which takes 6h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Stranraer to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Inverness train arrive?

Stranraer to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Inverness is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Stranraer to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Inverness by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
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 Uk093
6h 47m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Inglis Waybus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inglis Way 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
8h 19m
£31–46
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 3m
£118–215
Drive 245.7 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Invernesscar 245.7 mi
4h 46m
£60–87
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
7h 36m
£131–257
Train via Perth
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 Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 34m
£98–225

Stranraer to Inverness by train and foot

6Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Inverness.

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Station Stance 3 via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 3m.

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