There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
3h 3m£34–63Bus, line 585 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus 585
3h 4m£17–28Drive 71.4 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbourcar 71.4 mi
1h 28m£18–26Bus, line 585 bus #2
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus 923
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Roadbus 585
3h 4m
Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour is to bus and line 585 bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Inches Road via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Ardrossan Harbour via Ayr and Kilwinning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Stranraer and Ardrossan Harbour is 78 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour, including transfers.
Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 585 bus, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Ardrossan Harbour, 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 Ardrossan Harbour via Ayr Bus Station and Inches Road in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- 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 Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £9–19
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Inches Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Stranraer to Ardrossan Harbour.
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