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Compare train, bus, 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 $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Edinburgh to Stranraer by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Stranraer is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stranraer:
A train is $0.34 (€0.27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average $40 (€32).
A train is $51 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in City of Derry Airport.
- Travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus to go to Stranraer by bus.
- Travel with ScotRail, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Stranraer by train.
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