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How to get fromTain to Stranraerby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tain to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 20m
    £125–215

  2. Bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 10m
    £24–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 21m
    £50–99

  4. Drive  277.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tain to Stranraercar car 277.5 mi
    5h 22m
    £69–100

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 46m
    £147–313

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 21m
    £103–183

Tain to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Tain, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Tain to Stranraer via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Port Rodie via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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