There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Kirkcolm by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
3h 53m£16–35Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h 39m£43–83Drive 91 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Kirkcolmcar 91 mi
1h 53m£23–32Bus via Glasgow Buchanan
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Kirkcolm is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Kirkcolm is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Kirkcolm. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Kirkcolm. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Stranraer via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Glasgow and Kirkcolm is 96 miles. The road distance is 91.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Kirkcolm without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £16 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Glasgow to Kirkcolm, including transfers.
Glasgow to Kirkcolm bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Kirkcolm train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Kirkcolm is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Kirkcolm, Scotland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Post Office via Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- 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/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow to Kirkcolm bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Glasgow to Kirkcolm train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Kirkcolm is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Glasgow to Kirkcolm.
There are 219+ hotels available in Kirkcolm.