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Compare train for Stranraer to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stranraer to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£45 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stranraer to Edinburgh
Take a bus from Stranraer to Edinburgh and enjoy the approximately 164 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 07:04, the last at 19:08.
Distance 164 km |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Buses per day 2 |
First bus 07:04 |
Last bus 19:08 |
FAQs: Stranraer to Edinburgh coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stranraer to Edinburgh by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Stranraer, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Stranraer, P&O Cairnryan Ferry & Cargo Terminal and Stranraer, Port Rodie. When arriving in Edinburgh, you can end your route in coach stations like Edinburgh, Bus Station, Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport - Terminal Forecourt (Stop F) and Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stranraer, P& O Cairnryan Ferry & Cargo Terminal, which is located around 5.5 miles (8.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.
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