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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Musselburgh is to bus via Ayr which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Musselburgh?

The distance between Stranraer and Musselburgh is 153 miles. The road distance is 130.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Musselburgh without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Stranraer to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Musselburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Musselburgh is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £55. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Stranraer to Musselburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stranraer to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Musselburgh is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Stranraer to Musselburgh.

Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

There are 2343+ hotels available in Musselburgh.

Stranraer to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Ayr
best
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 20m
£40–50
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street 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 Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
5h 35m
£24–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
4h 32m
Drive 129.8 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Musselburghcar 129.8 mi
2h 40m
£32–45
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
5h 5m
£25–39

Stranraer to Musselburgh by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to High Street via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Waterloo Place in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to High Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 4h 32m.

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