There are 4 ways to get from Renfrew 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 37m£45–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 4m£21–40Drive 85.5 mi
- Drive from Renfrew to Stranraercar 85.5 mi
1h 46m£21–31Line 77 bus, Bus
- Take the bus from Victoria Drive East to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 77
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 48m
Renfrew to Stranraer by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Renfrew to Stranraer is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Renfrew to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Renfrew to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Millburn Way and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Renfrew to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Stranraer via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Renfrew and Stranraer is 95 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.
The best way to get from Renfrew to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Renfrew to Stranraer, including transfers.
Renfrew to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Renfrew to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
The best way to get from Renfrew to Stranraer is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Renfrew, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Victoria Drive East to Stranraer via Paisley Town Hall, Paisley Gilmour Street, and Ayr in around 3h 37m. 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.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
- 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
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Victoria Drive East to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- 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
Renfrew to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Renfrew to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Renfrew to Stranraer is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Renfrew to Stranraer.
There are 213+ hotels available in Stranraer.