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Compare train for Glasgow to Stranraer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Stranraer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Stranraer
How to get from Glasgow to Stranraer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Stranraer is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L87336 · L869476:31 AM2h23Glasgow Central (GLC)8:54 AMStranraer station (STR)$271One-way1 transfer
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L87336 · L869476:31 AM2h23Glasgow Central (GLC)8:54 AMStranraer station (STR)$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L87336 · L869476:31 AM2h23Glasgow Central (GLC)8:54 AMStranraer station (STR)$271One-way1 transfer
Other options
L87371 · L8695910:30 AM2h27Glasgow Central (GLC)12:57 PMStranraer station (STR)$271One-way1 transfer
L87396 · L869801:30 PM3h26Glasgow Central (GLC)4:56 PMStranraer station (STR)$271One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Stranraer as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
- Buses mostly depart from Clydebank and arrive in Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) and arrive in Port of Belfast.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Stranraer by train.
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