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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Swansea is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Swansea is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Swansea?

The distance between Stranraer and Swansea is 436 miles. The road distance is 382.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Swansea without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Stranraer to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Swansea bus from?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Swansea bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stranraer to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Swansea is 382 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Stranraer to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1218+ hotels available in Swansea.

Stranraer to Swansea - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Stranraer to Swansea by bus, train, car, plane, or car 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Swansea
11h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Swansea Bus Station Stand B111 / ...
14h 10m
£60–123
Drive 379.8 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Swansea379.8 mi
7h 15m
£93–134
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
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 Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
7h 39m
£84–166
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station500
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
11h 42m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
9h 1m
£83–179
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
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 Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
5. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
8h 54m
£104–246
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
8h 52m
£153–451
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
5. Take the train from Bridgend to Swansea
9h 25m
£101–229
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
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 Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
9h 23m
£122–341
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swansea
10h 18m
£94–253

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433.3 mi
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 14h 10m.

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