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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Stranraer is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Stranraer is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Port Rodie via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Stranraer via Bristol Parkway, Stafford, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Swindon to Stranraer?

The distance between Swindon and Stranraer is 513 miles. The road distance is 372.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Swindon to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Stranraer bus from?

Swindon to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Stranraer train from?

Swindon to Stranraer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Swindon to Stranraer is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h 49m.

Where does the Swindon to Stranraer bus arrive?

Swindon to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Stranraer train arrive?

Swindon to Stranraer train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Stranraer is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Swindon to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Stranraer?

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 19m
£103–311
Train, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
14h 8m
£58–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 49m
£59–132
Drive 370.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Stranraer370.3 mi
6h 17m
£92–133
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 17m
£86–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 50m
£197–649
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 36m
£140–488
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 9m
£88–173
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 8m
£111–384
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 43m
£108–282
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 12m
£109–296

Swindon to Stranraer by train

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11h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 510 mi
Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Stranraer via Bristol Parkway, Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Port Rodie via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 49m.

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