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How to get from Stranraer to Falkirk by bus and train?

From Stranraer to Falkirk by bus and train

To get from Stranraer to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 923 bus from Port Rodie, Stranraer station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 2A bus from Station Hotel, Larbert station to Versalis, Grangemouth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 40 min.

280min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 923923
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Port Rodie, Stranraer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088507
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Larbert
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Hotel, Larbert
    ID 66903600012
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    Boness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Versalis, Grangemouth
    ID 66902220808
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Stranraer to Falkirk by bus and train via 923, SCOTRAIL and X38

To get from Stranraer to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 923 bus from Port Rodie, Stranraer station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X38 bus from Station Road, Linlithgow station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 923923
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X38X38
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Port Rodie, Stranraer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088507
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Linlithgow
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Linlithgow
    ID 6290LW07
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    3.55 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stranraer to Falkirk

The distance between Stranraer, Falkirk and Falkirk, Falkirk is approximately 180.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 280 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stranraer to Falkirk by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Falkirk – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Stranraer

Stranraer is located at Stranraer, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Port Rodie, Stranraer.

Train stations close to Stranraer:

  • Stranraer

Bus stations close to Stranraer:

  • Port Rodie, Stranraer
  • Cross, Stranraer
  • St John Street, Stranraer

Public transport stations close to Falkirk, Falkirk

Falkirk is located at Falkirk, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Versalis, Grangemouth.

Bus stations close to Falkirk:

  • Versalis, Grangemouth
  • Tank Farm, Grangemouth
  • Rohm And Haas, Grangemouth

Alternative route from Stranraer to Falkirk by bus and train via 923, SCOTRAIL and X38

To get from Stranraer to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 923 bus from Port Rodie, Stranraer station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X38 bus from Station Road, Linlithgow station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 923923
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X38X38
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Port Rodie, Stranraer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088507
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Linlithgow
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Road, Linlithgow
    ID 6290LW07
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    3.55 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk?

    The fastest way takes 280 minutes, using Bus line 923, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 2A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Stranraer to Falkirk?

    The alternative route takes 276 minutes, using Bus line 923, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X38.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Falkirk?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stranraer to Falkirk?

    The 923 bus line goes from Port Rodie, Stranraer station near Stranraer in Scotland to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Glasgow station near Falkirk in Falkirk.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stranraer to Falkirk by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Stranraer in Scotland and Falkirk in Falkirk by bus and train is about 4 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stranraer to get to Falkirk?

    Get on the 923 bus from the Port Rodie, Stranraer stop near Stranraer in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stranraer and Falkirk?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow stop, which is closest to Falkirk in Falkirk.

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