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Compare train and flight 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 $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m 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 train is $201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average $264.
Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 58m.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 PM0h50Edinburgh3:05 PMStranraer$1211One-way0 transfers
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- 2:15 PM0h50Edinburgh3:05 PMStranraer$1211One-way0 transfers
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- 2:15 PM0h50Edinburgh3:05 PMStranraer$1211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stranraer:
A train is $201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average $264.
Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 58m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Stranraer as scheduled services by train and flight 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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