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How to get fromSaltcoats to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saltcoats to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    3h 10m
    £33–65

  2. Line 585 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    3h 36m
    £16–29

  3. Drive 69.9 mi

    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Stranraercar car 69.9 mi
    1h 27m
    £17–25

  4. Line 585 bus, Bus via Stranraer Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    3h 46m

  5. Line 585 bus, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    4h 7m
    £25–35

Saltcoats to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Stranraer via Kilwinning and Ayr in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 36m.

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