There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Kennacraig by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Skipness Road Endbus 926
6h 56m£22–43Drive 182.1 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Kennacraigcar 182.1 mi
3h 41m£46–67Train, bus via Ayr
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
- Take the bus from Terminal Building to Skipness Road Endbus 926
7h£70–109Train, bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Skipness Road Endbus 926
7h 1m£58–107Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Skipness Road Endbus 926
7h 55m£47–77Train, drive
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Drive from Largs to Kennacraigcar
5h 32m£63–101
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Kennacraig is to Bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Kennacraig is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kennacraig. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Skipness Road End via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Stranraer and Kennacraig is 190 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kennacraig without a car is to Bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £22 - £45.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Stranraer to Kennacraig, including transfers.
Stranraer to Kennacraig bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Kennacraig bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Kennacraig is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Stranraer to Kennacraig.
There are 134+ hotels available in Kennacraig.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kennacraig, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Skipness Road End via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 56m.
- 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
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Skipness Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Terminal Building to Skipness Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Skipness Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Skipness Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- 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
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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