There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h 5m£41–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 40m£21–43Drive 81.1 mi
- Drive from East Kilbride to Stranraercar 81.1 mi
1h 41m£21–30Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Coplaw Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
6h 23m£32–46
East Kilbride to Stranraer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Stranraer is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at Port Rodie via Caledonia Aenue and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between East Kilbride and Stranraer is 110 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from East Kilbride to Stranraer, including transfers.
East Kilbride to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
East Kilbride to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from East Kilbride to Stranraer is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Coplaw Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
East Kilbride to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
East Kilbride to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Stranraer is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from East Kilbride to Stranraer.
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