How to get to Glasgow from Stranraer

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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 £19 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 £19, while a train costs an average of £19.

Distance: 118 km

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from Stranraer to Glasgow

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

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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.

  • ScotrailC14582 · L87362
    7:042h22
    Stranraer station (STR)
    9:26Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £121One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • ScotrailC14582 · L87362
    7:042h22
    Stranraer station (STR)
    9:26Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £121One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • ScotrailC14582 · L87362
    7:042h22
    Stranraer station (STR)
    9:26Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £121One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • ScotrailC14582
    7:042h32
    Stranraer station (STR)
    9:36Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £121One-way
    0 changes
  • ScotrailL86967 · L87377
    9:002h26
    Stranraer station (STR)
    11:26Glasgow Central (GLC)
    £201One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: 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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You can travel between Stranraer and Glasgow by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Stranraer to Glasgow is a train with an average price of £19.
The fastest way to travel from Stranraer to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 5m.

The Stranraer to Glasgow distance is approximately 118 km.
The average frequency per day from Stranraer to Glasgow is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stranraer to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and arrive in Clydebank.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stranraer to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
Omio customers who travel from Stranraer to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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