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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stranraer in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
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 39 miles from Stranraer.

Train

The train station in Stranraer is called Stranraer, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stranraer is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 149 miles from Stranraer. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stranraer, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stranraer takes 325 miles and will cost you around £104. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 475 miles.

Plane

Although Stranraer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 39 miles from Stranraer.

Train

The train station in Stranraer is called Stranraer, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stranraer is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 149 miles from Stranraer. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stranraer, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stranraer takes 325 miles and will cost you around £104. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 475 miles.

Airports near Stranraer

GLAGlasgow Intl
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Stranraer

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stranraer

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £424 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stranraer

Most booked hotels in Stranraer

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Fernhill Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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North West Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Windsor house
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£54+
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The Portpatrick Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£78+
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The Waterfront
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Stranraer

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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