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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Stranraer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stranraer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, and a coach costs an average of £29.
Distance: 164 km
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Stranraer from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Stranraer is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Stranraer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stranraer:
A train is £0.25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average £29.
A train is £37 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stranraer costing on average £66.
Other travel options to Stranraer take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Coach takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Stranraer as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in City of Derry Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
- Travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus to go to Stranraer by coach.
- Travel with ScotRail, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Stranraer by train.
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