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Compare train, flight, and bus for Edinburgh to Stranraer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stranraer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stranraer:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $237 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average $293 (€236).
Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Stranraer
How to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Stranraer is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- L87831+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+L87372 · L869609:00 AM3h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:57 PMStranraer station (STR)$831One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- L87831+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+L87372 · L869609:00 AM3h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:57 PMStranraer station (STR)$831One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- L87831+Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+L87372 · L869609:00 AM3h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:57 PMStranraer station (STR)$831One-way3 transfers
Other options
- L88253 · L87404 · L8697912:57 PM3h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:56 PMStranraer station (STR)$831One-way2 transfers
- L88236 · L87372 · L869608:57 AM4h00Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:57 PMStranraer station (STR)$831One-way2 transfers
- L88274 · L87458 · C146347:00 PM4h00Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:00 PMStranraer station (STR)$831One-way2 transfers
BA4002+
BA87198:00 PM14h15Edinburgh Airport10:15 AMCity of Derry Airport$3801One-way1 transfer
BA1463+BA40029:10 PM13h05Edinburgh Airport10:15 AMCity of Derry Airport$3861One-way1 transfer- BA1467+BA40065:50 AM11h50Edinburgh Airport5:40 PMCity of Derry Airport$4761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stranraer:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $237 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average $293 (€236).
Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Stranraer as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in City of Derry Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, North Bridge and arrive in Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Stranraer by train.
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