There are 5 ways to get from Ardrossan to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
3h 14m£33–66Line 585 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
3h 40m£16–29Drive 71.1 mi
- Drive from Ardrossan to Stranraercar 71.1 mi
1h 27m£18–25Line 585 bus, Bus via Stranraer Port Rodie
- Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
- Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
3h 50mLine 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hill Street to Dunlop Streetbus 11
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
4h£36–68
Ardrossan to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Stranraer is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Stranraer via Kilwinning and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Ardrossan and Stranraer is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ardrossan to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Ardrossan to Stranraer, including transfers.
Ardrossan to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilwinning station.
The best way to get from Ardrossan to Stranraer is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 585 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £30 and takes 3h 40m.
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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilwinning to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Hill Street to Dunlop Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £9–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Ardrossan to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Stranraer is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Ardrossan to Stranraer.
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