There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Craig Tara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
2h 57m£25–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus 923
3h 10m£12–22Drive 48.6 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Craig Taracar 48.6 mi
1h 7m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stranraer to Craig Tarataxi 48.6 mi
1h 7m£210–260Bus via Cross
- Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
3h 34m£19–26
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Craig Tara is to bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Craig Tara is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Heads of Ayr Farm Park via Fullarton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Ayr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Stranraer and Craig Tara is 65 miles. The road distance is 48.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Craig Tara without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Stranraer to Craig Tara, including transfers.
Stranraer to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Craig Tara train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Craig Tara is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Craig Tara, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- 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 Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–19
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- £210–260
A 2 B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1776 700 070
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
McLeans Taxis
- Phone
- +44 71776 703 343
- Website
- mcleanstaxis.com
Radio Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1776 704 988
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Stranraer to Craig Tara train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Craig Tara is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Stranraer to Craig Tara.
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