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Compare train for Stranraer to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stranraer to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $72 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€39). The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Stranraer to Glasgow
How to get from Stranraer to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stranraer to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C14581 · L873617:04 AM2h22Stranraer station (STR)9:26 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C14581 · L873617:04 AM2h22Stranraer station (STR)9:26 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- L86958 · L874101:05 PM2h21Stranraer station (STR)3:26 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C145817:04 AM2h35Stranraer station (STR)9:39 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$161One-way0 transfers
- C14581 · L873617:04 AM2h22Stranraer station (STR)9:26 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
- L86966 · L873789:00 AM2h26Stranraer station (STR)11:26 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
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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.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stranraer and Glasgow as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries) and arrive in Larne Port.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
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