There are 5 ways to get from Stirling to Port William by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 57m£28–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 58m£21–45Train
- Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 2m£50–85Drive 119.6 mi
- Drive from Stirling to Port Williamcar 119.6 mi
2h 39m£30–43Bus via Dumfries
- Take the bus from Wellgreen Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X36
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus X74
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus 500
- Take the bus from Stance 3 to Post Officebus 415
8h 47m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Port William is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Stirling to Port William is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Port William. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Port William. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Stirling and Port William is 142 miles. The road distance is 120.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stirling to Port William without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Stirling to Port William, including transfers.
Stirling to Port William bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.
Stirling to Port William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Stirling to Port William is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Port William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stirling to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- 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
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
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
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Booking & Getting There
Stirling to Port William bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stirling to Port William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Port William is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Stirling to Port William.
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