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How to get fromStranraer to Stirlingby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Stirling 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 Stirlingtrain train
    3h 24m
    £32–41

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
    3h 29m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus bus M8 / ...
    3h 27m

  4. Drive 111.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Stirlingcar car 111.9 mi
    2h 14m
    £28–40

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street 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 Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 29m
    £22–34

Stranraer to Stirling by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Stirling via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Islamic Centre via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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