There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Kinross by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
4h 45mDrive 129.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Kinrosscar 129.6 mi
2h 34m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 31m£76–144Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
5h 38m£72–140Train, bus
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket to Kinross Park and Ridebus
5h 56m£68–129Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
6h 57m£41–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Kinross is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Kinross is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kinross. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Kinross Park and Ride via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Kinross. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Perth via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Stranraer and Kinross is 152 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kinross without a car is to Bus which takes 4h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Stranraer to Kinross, including transfers.
Stranraer to Kinross bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Kinross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kinross is to Bus which takes 4h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kinross, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Kinross Park and Ride via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh Airport in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Kirklands Hotel via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m.
- 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 Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.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 Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- 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/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Haymarket to Kinross Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £5–11
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Haymarket to Kinross Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Kinross bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Kinross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Kinross is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Stranraer to Kinross.
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