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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Stranraer is to bus via Ayr which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Stranraer is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Tain to Stranraer?

The distance between Tain and Stranraer is 295 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Tain to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Stranraer bus from?

Tain to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Tain to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Tain to Stranraer is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £270 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Tain to Stranraer bus arrive?

Tain to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tain to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Stranraer is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Tain to Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 209+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Tain to Stranraer - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Tain to Stranraer by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
9h 33m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
10h 17m
£40–61
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
9h 47m
Drive 277.1 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Stranraercar 277.1 mi
5h 22m
£68–99
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 47m
£143–296
Train
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 2m
£118–267

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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4h 18mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tain to Stranraer.

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Distance: 293.6 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Stranraer Port Rodie via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tain to Stranraer via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Cathedral Street, Renfield Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 2m.

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