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How to get fromArdrossan to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ardrossan to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    3h 19m
    £32–61

  2. Line 585 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    3h 40m
    £16–29

  3. Drive 71.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Stranraercar car 71.1 mi
    1h 27m
    £18–26

  4. Line 585 bus, Bus via Stranraer Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    3h 50m

  5. Line 585 bus, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    4h 11m
    £25–35

Ardrossan to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Stranraer via Kilwinning and Ayr in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 40m.

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