What's the best way to get from Glasgow to Stranraer?

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Stranraer among Omio's users.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Glasgow to Stranraer?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Stranraer: 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.

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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	$74 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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The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Stranraer is a train with an average price of $26.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Stranraer is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 24m.

Yes, you can take a train between Glasgow and Stranraer.

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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.

10:30 AM2h27
Glasgow
12:57 PMStranraer
$161One-way
0 transfers

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10:30 AM2h27
Glasgow
12:57 PMStranraer
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

10:30 AM2h27
Glasgow
12:57 PMStranraer
$161One-way
0 transfers

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9:30 AM2h27
Glasgow
11:57 AMStranraer
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Stranraer

Travel to Stranraer easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Stranraer.

You can travel between Glasgow and Stranraer by train.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Stranraer is a train with an average price of $26.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Stranraer is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 24m.

The distance from Glasgow to Stranraer is approximately 73 miles (118 km).

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Stranraer is:

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Stranraer:

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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Stranraer, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Stranraer by train.

Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Stranraer often also extend their vacation to go to Belfast, Larne, Cairnryan, Ayr, Paisley. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stranraer and these popular destinations at a great price.

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