There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Stirling by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
3h 23m£35–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic CentreM8 / ...
3h 31m£18–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to StirlingGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
3h 27m£26–32Drive 111.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Stirling111.9 mi
2h 13m£28–40Bus via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan923
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
3h 35m
Stranraer to Stirling by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Stirling is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Stirling is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Stirling via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Stranraer and Stirling is 129 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Stranraer to Stirling, including transfers.
Stranraer to Stirling bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Stirling is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 3h 31m.
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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Stirling bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Stirling is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Stranraer to Stirling.
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