Stranraer travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stranraer

With a population of 10,581, Stranraer is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stranraer to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Stranraer

Stranraer in September
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stranraer in September
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stranraer

Plane

Although Stranraer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 63 km from Stranraer.

Train

The train station in Stranraer is called Stranraer, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stranraer is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 240 km from Stranraer. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stranraer, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Stranraer takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £96 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

Although Stranraer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 63 km from Stranraer.

Train

The train station in Stranraer is called Stranraer, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stranraer is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 240 km from Stranraer. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stranraer, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Stranraer takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £96 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Stranraer

Airlines serving Stranraer

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (761 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (966 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stranraer

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £406 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stranraer

Most booked hotels in Stranraer

Windsor house
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Fernhill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£82+
North West Castle Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£85+
The Portpatrick Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£77+
The Waterfront Hotel & Bistro
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£71+

Hiring a car in Stranraer

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Stranraer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Stranraer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73.