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 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 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 110 miles and will cost you around £22. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £96 for a journey of 325 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 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 110 miles and will cost you around £22. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £96 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Stranraer

Airlines serving Stranraer

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,442 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 £407 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)
£78+
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 £17.81 and £23.75.

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 £17.81 and £23.75.