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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Scrabster is to train which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Scrabster is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Scrabster?

The distance between Stranraer and Scrabster is 392 miles. The road distance is 355.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Scrabster without a car is to bus which takes 11h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Stranraer to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Scrabster bus from?

Stranraer to Scrabster bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Scrabster is to bus which takes 11h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Stranraer to Scrabster bus arrive?

Stranraer to Scrabster bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Scrabster is 356 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Stranraer to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 97+ hotels available in Scrabster.

Stranraer to Scrabster - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Stranraer to Scrabster by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry

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 Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
11h 3m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 23m
£63–151
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
5. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
11h 59m
Drive 353.7 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Scrabster353.7 mi
7h 2m
£87–125
Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
12h 1m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
11h 28m
Bus via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
11h 53m
Train, fly to Kirkwall, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)GLA - KOI
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminal
10h 10m
£230–559

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Scrabster.

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Distance: 389.6 mi
Duration: 11h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Scrabster via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Thurso in around 12h 23m.

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