There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Greenock by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 1m£48–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Streetbus 906 / ...
3h 44m£22–37Drive 92.9 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Greenockcar 92.9 mi
1h 55m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
3h 28m£54–98Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus 585
5h 11m£35–45
Stranraer to Greenock by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Greenock is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Greenock is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Greenock West via Ayr and Paisley Gilmour Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Stranraer and Greenock is 108 miles. The road distance is 93.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Greenock without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Stranraer to Greenock, including transfers.
Stranraer to Greenock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Greenock is to train via Ayr which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Greenock, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Greenock West via Ayr and Paisley Gilmour Street in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station 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
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- 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
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Greenock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Greenock is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Stranraer to Greenock.
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