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How to get fromStranraer to Ardrossanby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Ardrossan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2h 33m
    £35–62

  2. Bus, line 585 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    3h 12m
    £17–28

  3. Drive 70.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Ardrossancar car 70.8 mi
    1h 27m
    £18–25

  4. Bus, line 585 bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus bus 585
    3h 12m

Stranraer to Ardrossan by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Inches Road via Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 12m.

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