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How to get fromStranraer to Leithby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Leith by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3h 46m
    £38–93

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Inglis Waybus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inglis Way to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gogarburn A8bus bus 900
    5h 29m
    £26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    4h 4m

  4. Drive 127.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Leithcar car 127.6 mi
    2h 42m
    £32–46

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    4h 23m
    £27–117

Stranraer to Leith by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Edinburgh Waverley via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 4m.

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