There are 4 ways to get from Gourock to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
3h 53m£48–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 51m£21–40Drive 95.9 mi
- Drive from Gourock to Stranraercar 95.9 mi
2h 2m£24–34Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Crossbus 358 / ...
6h 14m£34–44
Gourock to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gourock to Stranraer is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Gourock to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gourock station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Gourock to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Gourock and arriving at Stranraer via Paisley Gilmour Street and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Gourock and Stranraer is 111 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gourock to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Gourock to Stranraer, including transfers.
Gourock to Stranraer bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Railway Station.
Gourock to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
The best way to get from Gourock to Stranraer is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Gourock, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Gourock to Stranraer via Paisley Gilmour Street and Ayr in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- 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
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Gourock to Stranraer bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Gourock to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gourock to Stranraer is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Gourock to Stranraer.
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