There are 6 ways to get from Stranraer to Kinross by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Terminal
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
- Take the bus from Terminal to Park and Ridebus 787
4h 35m£29–51Train via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4h 45m£56–132Drive 129.6 mi
- 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 12m£71–136Train #2
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 17m£71–130Bus
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
6h 44m
Stranraer to Kinross by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Kinross is to bus via Terminal which costs £29 - £55 and takes 4h 35m.
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 Port Rodie and arriving at Park and Ride via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Kinross. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Inverkeithing via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Stranraer and Kinross is 154 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kinross without a car is to bus via Terminal which takes 4h 35m and costs £29 - £55.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Stranraer to Kinross, including transfers.
Stranraer to Kinross bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from 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 via Terminal which takes 4h 35m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kinross, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Park and Ride via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Park and Ride via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Inverkeithing, Bannerman Avenue, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 4h 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
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Kinross bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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.
There are 787+ hotels available in Kinross.









