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Compare coach, train 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 coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 164 km
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Stranraer.
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Stranraer including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Stranraer is a train with an average price of £28.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stranraer:
Taking a train costs £9 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £37.
Taking a train costs less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of.
The quickest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stranraer is by coach, which takes on average 3 h 55 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 57 min of travel time.
The distance between Edinburgh and Stranraer is around 102 miles.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Stranraer is:
- 3 coaches a day.
- 20 flights per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Stranraer from Edinburgh as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Edinburgh to Stranraer:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Stranraer:
- You can go to Stranraer from Edinburgh by coach with FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £37 with FlixBus from Edinburgh to Stranraer on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Edinburgh to Stranraer with ScotRail or Cross Country, and you can find ScotRail Edinburgh to Stranraer tickets for £28 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Stranraer with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct coach with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Stranraer 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 journey.
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