How to travel from Stranraer to Glasgow

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Travel Information between Stranraer and Glasgow

Distance73 miles (117 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$14 - $33
Cheapest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 2 h 17 min
Fastest modeTrain • $14 (€13) • 2 h 17 min
Popular travel companiesTranslink UK or ScotRail

Travel 73 miles (117 km) by bus or train from Stranraer to Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Translink UK or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Stranraer to Glasgow.

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from Stranraer to Glasgow

How to get from Stranraer to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Stranraer to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ScotRail
06:08PM2h22
Stranraer
08:30PMGlasgow
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ScotRail
06:08PM2h22
Stranraer
08:30PMGlasgow
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRail
12:05PM2h21
Stranraer
02:26PMGlasgow
$281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Stranraer to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Stranraer to Glasgow.

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There are 2 ways to get from Stranraer to Glasgow: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Glasgow is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $14 (€13) compared to other travel options to Glasgow:

A train is $19 (€17) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Stranraer to Glasgow costing on average $33 (€30).

The quickest way to travel from Stranraer to Glasgow is by train, which takes on average 2 h 17 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 25 min on average.

Glasgow is approximately 73 miles (117 km) away from Stranraer.

The average frequency per day from Stranraer to Glasgow is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Stranraer to Glasgow as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

  • Most travelers take a train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central.

The following travel companies offer services from Stranraer to Glasgow:

  • Translink UK or Scottish Citylink can take you to Glasgow by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Scottish Citylink from Stranraer to Glasgow for $33 (€30).
  • ScotRail can get you to Glasgow by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with ScotRail from Stranraer to Glasgow for $14 (€13) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Stranraer to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

  • You can take a direct bus with Translink UK or Scottish Citylink.
  • You can travel directly by train with ScotRail.

Direct services to Glasgow tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers traveling from Stranraer to Glasgow don't make Glasgow their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Glasgow are London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Glasgow to any of these top destinations today!

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