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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Scrabster is to bus via Ayr which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 2m.

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 1m 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 Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Scrabster?

The distance between Stranraer and Scrabster is 391 miles. The road distance is 355.4 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 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 35m 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 Translink, depart from Stranraer 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 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Stranraer to Scrabster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stranraer to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Scrabster is 355 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Stranraer to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 104+ 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 Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
11h 35m
Train, bus via Perth
cheapest
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
5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus
11h 56m
£38–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
11h 40m
£70–139
Drive 353.3 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Scrabstercar 353.3 mi
7h 1m
£86–123
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
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 Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
4. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
10h 8m
£210–448
Bus via Ayr
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 Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
12h 2m
£51–97
Train
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
5. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 21m
£61–140
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
5. Take the ferry from Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal to Scrabster Ferry Terminalferry
11h 7m
£188–466

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Scrabster.

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Distance: 389.1 mi
Duration: 11h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Scrabster via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Thurso in around 12h 21m.

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