The average bus between Stranraer and West Kilbride takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. 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 4 times a day between Stranraer and West Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into West Kilbride at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. 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 station and arriving at West Kilbride station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Stranraer to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to West Kilbride bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Manse Road station.
The distance between Stranraer and West Kilbride is 88.5 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Manse Road via Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 18m.