There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to East Kilbride by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbridetrain
3h 23m£48–90Bus, line 6 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
3h 44m£20–37Drive 80.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to East Kilbridecar 80.9 mi
1h 41m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
3h 27m£47–87Bus, line 6 bus via Glasgow Buchanan
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
3h 50m
Stranraer to East Kilbride by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to East Kilbride is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Bus Station via Sauchiehall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at East Kilbride via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Stranraer and East Kilbride is 110 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to East Kilbride without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Stranraer to East Kilbride, including transfers.
Stranraer to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to East Kilbride is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 23m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 6 bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to East Kilbride via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Sauchiehall Lane in around 3h 44m.
- 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/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to East Kilbride
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to East Kilbride train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to East Kilbride is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Stranraer to East Kilbride.
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