There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Strathaven by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3h 52m£20–38Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 57m£48–91Drive 79.3 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Strathavencar 79.3 mi
1h 43m£20–29Bus via Wellbrae
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3h 53mTrain, line 6 bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
4h 15m£47–85
Stranraer to Strathaven by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Strathaven is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Strathaven is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Strathaven station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Strathaven. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Hamilton Central via Ayr and Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Stranraer and Strathaven is 113 miles. The road distance is 79.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Strathaven without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £20 - £40.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Stranraer to Strathaven, including transfers.
Stranraer to Strathaven bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Strathaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Strathaven is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Strathaven, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Station Road via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, Hamilton Central, and Bus Station in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- 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
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Central Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Strathaven bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Strathaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Strathaven is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Stranraer to Strathaven.
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