The average train between West Kilbride and Stranraer takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from West Kilbride to Stranraer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between West Kilbride and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Kilbride is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilwinning and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Kilbride to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from West Kilbride station and arriving at Stranraer station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
West Kilbride to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilwinning station.
West Kilbride to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
Book your West Kilbride to Stranraer train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between West Kilbride and Stranraer is 88.5 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a train from West Kilbride to Stranraer via Kilwinning and Ayr in around 3h 18m.