The average bus between Stranraer and West Kilbride takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to West Kilbride. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Stranraer and West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into West Kilbride at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to West Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie station and arriving at Manse Road station via Ayr station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Stranraer to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Manse Road station.
The distance between Stranraer and West Kilbride is 88.5 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Manse Road via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 20m.
