There are 11 ways to get from Stranraer to Reading by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
9h 52mTrain, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
7h 5m£95–238Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
13h 21m£121–272Drive 387.5 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Readingcar 387.5 mi
6h 57m£97–140Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
- Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 9m£115–389Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
10h 10m£185–317Bus, train via Manchester
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain
10h 37mTrain, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 20m£140–497Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 36m£110–303Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 3m£120–375Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 33m£98–273
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Reading is to drive which costs £95 - £140 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Reading is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs £110 - £390.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Reading. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Reading via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Stranraer and Reading is 402 miles. The road distance is 389.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Stranraer to Reading, including transfers.
Stranraer to Reading bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Reading is to bus which takes 13h 21m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £180 - £320 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Reading, England?
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Reading RailAir via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Reading via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Reading bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Reading is 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Stranraer to Reading.
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