There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4h 54m£61–105Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 24m£14–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 55m£40–74Drive 142.7 mi
- Drive from Perth to Stranraercar 142.7 mi
2h 48m£36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 24m£26–56
Perth to Stranraer by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Stranraer is to bus via Glasgow which costs £13 - £26 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Perth and Stranraer is 162 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Perth to Stranraer, including transfers.
Perth to Stranraer bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.
Perth to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £13 - £26 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Perth to Stranraer via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Perth to Stranraer bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Perth to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Stranraer is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Perth to Stranraer.
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